Fantasy Becomes Fact

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What would a major breakthrough in school lunch be?

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Who would make you cheer enthusiastically if they walked in our classroom right now?

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What type of magic trick would you do to captivate the class?

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If you envisioned a new job for Mr. Strauch what would it be?

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Mr. Strauch claims to have been in the eye of a hurricane, what do you claim?

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What are you passionate about?

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Mr. Strauch's favorite device is a pizza oven. What is your favorite device?

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What could you design that you would need a patent for?

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What is the Genre of our story

• Science Fiction

• Space Travel

• Biography

• Fantasy

• Stars and Planets

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What inspired Arthur C. Clarke to write about future technology?

• His background in agriculture.
• His interest in ancient history.
• His fascination with science reading science fiction magazines.

• His love for poetry and literature.

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What did Arthur C. Clarke predict about satellites?

• Arthur C. Clarke predicted that satellites would be obsolete by the year 2000.
• Arthur C. Clarke predicted that satellites would only be used for military purposes.
• Arthur C. Clarke predicted the use of satellites for global communication.

• Arthur C. Clarke predicted the use of satellites for weather forecasting.

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What is one reason Arthur C. Clarke didn’t make money from his satellite communication idea?

• He lacked the technical knowledge to implement it.
• He was not interested in commercializing it.
• He sold the idea to a competitor.
• He did not patent his idea.

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Which novel by Arthur C. Clarke included a computer that could interact with humans?

• Rendezvous with Rama
• The Martian
• Dolphin Island

• 2001: A Space Odyssey

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What was Arthur C. Clarke’s early invention as a child?

• A typewriter invention
• A bicycle design
• A telescope

• A solar-powered car

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Which phrase best describes Arthur C. Clarke’s imagination?

• Conventional and mundane
• Boring and predictable
• Wildly creative and forward-thinking

• Simple and straightforward

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How did Arthur C. Clarke’s work in radar technology influence him?

• Clarke's work in radar had no impact on his writing career.
• His experience in radar technology made him a leading expert in oceanography.
• Clarke's radar work led him to invent the first computer.
• It inspired him to create a wireless communication system using satellites.

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Why was the Russian satellite Sputnik 1 significant in the story?

• It was the first satellite to carry humans into space.
• It was the first satellite to orbit the Moon.
• It was the first satellite launched by the United States.
• It proved Clarke’s ideas about satellites could work.

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What was Arthur C. Clarke’s computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey named?

• SAL

• HAL

• PAL

• VAL

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How did Arthur C. Clarke captivate readers worldwide?

• By focusing solely on fantasy elements without any scientific basis.
• By writing exclusively in poetry rather than prose.
• By describing advanced technology and science fiction ideas.

• By creating stories that only appeal to children and young adults.

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