Science Fiction Final

What is science fiction?

• fiction primarily focused on an accurate or realistic portrayal of future events
• fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes
• fiction that requires an advanced scientific degree to understand and enjoy

The impact on ________________ is what is explored by true science fiction.

• human beings
• pets
• robots

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of science fiction?

• space travel
• future worlds
• magic users

What word could be used to describe a 'hellish future'?

• Utopia
• Dystopia
• Futuristic
• Hybrid

Of the following topics, which is not science fiction?

• genetics
• exploration
• special powers or senses as a result of science
• career readiness

Hard science fiction is a category of science fiction characterized by:

• concern for scientific accuracy and logic.
• prioritizes human emotions over the scientific accuracy or plausibility of hard science fiction
• really difficult to read because of all of the big words

Soft science fiction is a category of science fiction characterized by:

• concern for scientific accuracy and logic.
• prioritizes human emotions over the scientific accuracy or plausibility of hard science fiction
• really difficult to read because of all of the big words

Star Wars fits into a subgenre of fantasy or science fiction that emphasizes space warfare, with use of melodramatic, risk-taking space adventures, relationships, and chivalric romance: this is also known as:

• hard science fiction
• soft science fiction
• space opera

What is the true purpose of the battle school?

• It is a place where ex-military go to keep their skills sharp.
• It is designed to train the next generation of commanders for the next Bugger War.
• It is a school for those that are interested in a career in the military.
• It is a regular school, but set in the future where training in combat is necessary.

Where does Ender finally fight Bonzo?

• in the battleroom
• in the gameroom
• in the showers
• in the cafeteria