Science Fiction Review

Which one of the following is NOT an example of foreshadowing in the story?

• "They almost got us!" Lydia says when the lions run towards them at the beginning of the story.
• At dinner they ate alone, for Wendy and Peter were at a special plastic carnival.
• "What is that?" Lydia asked.  "An old wallet of mine . . . there were drops of saliva on it. . ."
• "Those screams- they sound familiar."

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which one of the following DOES NOT contain a message the author wanted to teach in this story?

• Spoiled or neglected children can lead to misbehavior

• The children of the future should be allowed to create without restrictions.
• Humans should not allow technology to control them.
• Parents must have and maintain rules for their children.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following describes how the nursery is supposed to work?

• It projects the experience that you want to have.

• It materializes whatever your parents want you to do.

• It exposes your darkest secrets.

• It shows you what you’re most afraid of.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence best illustrates the theme of this story?

• "And suddenly they realized why those other screams had sounded familiar."
• "Geroge, you'll have to change your life. Like too many others, you've built it around creature comforts."
• "I wouldn't let them go to New York."
• "It's just that the nursery is different now than it was."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The conflict in the story is between

• Peter and Wendy

• Lydia and David McCLean

• The kids and their parents

• George and Lydai

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does technology do, according to Lydia?

• Makes her feel useless
  
• Makes her happy
• Makes her sleepy
• Makes her proud

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following literary devices is being used in this quote? "'I don't imagine the room will like being turned off.'"

• Imagery
• Personification
• Allusion
• Simile

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What below is an example of perspiration?

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What is the difference between Science Fiction and Fantasy?

• Science Fiction has magic

• Science Fiction is purely imagination.

• Science Fiction involves creations based on technology or some form of our world

• There is no difference between Sci-Fi and Fantasy

All of the following may be found in Science Fiction except:

• Dystopian Society
• Unicorns
• Alternate Worlds
• Space Travel