Exploring Science Fiction: A Quiz for ESOL Students

What is science fiction?

• Stories about the past

• Stories about real events

• Stories about the future or advanced technology

Which of these is a common setting in science fiction?

• A forest 100 years ago

• A city in space

• A school in the present day

What kind of characters might you find in a science fiction story?

• Pirates from the 18th century

• Robots or aliens

• Animals that can talk

Which of these could be a science fiction story?

• A story about a family going on vacation

• A story about a time machine

• A story about a historical battle

What is a common theme in science fiction?

• Love

• Adventure in the jungle

• Exploring other planets

How can science fiction stories help us?

• They teach us about history

• They make us think about the future

• They show us how to cook

Which of these is NOT usually found in science fiction?

• Magic spells

• Space travel

• Advanced computers

In science fiction, where can stories take place?

• Only on Earth

• In different galaxies

• In the past

What might a science fiction story explore?

• The life of a pirate

• How to grow plants

• Life on other planets

Why are robots often characters in science fiction?

• Because they can do things humans can't

• Because they are part of history

• Because they like to read