GATTACA Genetics Biology Quiz

The doctor at Gattaca mentions his son early in the film and then at the end. What is the purpose of this?

• The doctor is talkative and enjoys bragging

• The doctor wants to let Vincent know he won't get away with the plan

• The doctor wants to remember his dead son

• The doctor is trying to tell Vincent he understands his situation and is willing to help him succeed

Why do the credits begin with fingernails, skin and hair clippings falling?

• The main character's love interest has a pet peeve about clean fingernails

• The main character needs to remove these in order to limit as much of his invalid self in this valid world

• The main character is a collector of items such as these

• In the future, people no longer have fingernails or body hair

What were the doctors able to determine at the time of Vincent's birth?

• Save his life

• Treat him for future problems

• Predict future problems and life-span

• Alter his DNA so that there would be no future problems

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According to the movie, all of the following are examples of something Vincent's parents could choose for their second child EXCEPT:

• Eye color

• Sex

• Darkness of Hair

• Political Beliefs

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What imagery/motif is used to show that Irene and Vincent are interested in one another beyond each others' DNA?

• They close their eyes while kissing

• They drop cups with saliva samples

• They drop pieces of hair in the wind

• They ignore warning from other friends

How does Eugene summarize his relationship with Vincent at the end of the film?

• "I only lent you my DNA; you lent me your money."

• "I only lent you my dream; you lent me your body."

• "I only lent you my body; you lent me your dream."

• "I only lent you my name; you lent me your aspirations."

How many fingers does the pianist have?

• 10

• 12

• 24

• 6

What did Vincent leave behind at the murder scene?

• Hair

• A Fingerprint

• Cup

• Eyelash

Which is a major theme of Gattaca?

• Genetic Engeneering
• Organic Food Industry
• Environmental Concerns
• Modern Medicine

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What did Vincent need to do for his interview?

• pee in a cup
• talk to the director
• take an interwiev on the computer
• they just gave him a job