Fantasy, chronology and Princess Bride

Who is this man, author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings?

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Name the sub-genre!

A mysterious world, filled with magical creatures and epic stories.

• High fantasy

• Low fantasy

• Dark fantasy

• Magical Realism

Name the sub-genre!

An angel and demon walk through our world and interact with historical events.

• High fantasy

• Low fantasy

• Dark fantasy

• Sword and sorcery

Which of the following is NOT part of Tolkien's vision of high fantasy?

• Fantastic creatures

• Good vs. evil

• Political allegory

• Historical influences

Name the sub-genre!

Which sub-genre best fits HP Lovecraft?

• High fantasy

• Low fantasy

• Magical realism

• Paranormal fantasy

In Game of Thrones compared to Lord of the Rings, we can see an increase in...

• magical creatures

• world building

• complexity

• invented languages

Which important work was published in 1818?

• War of the Worlds

• The Call of Cthulhu

• The Hobbit

• Frankenstein

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Why was Orson Welles' 1938 War of the Worlds radio play particularly important?

• It had great special effects.

• It had a powerful effect on audiences.

• It was the first time War of the Worlds was on the radio.

• It featured Hollywood actors.

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What's this programme: the longest-running in British history?

• Doctor Who

• Star Trek

• A Clockwork Orange

• The Time Machine

The original console wars were between Nintendo and _______________.

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