Exploring the Impact of Setting on Storytelling

The Great Leader summons Captain Tronic to discuss invading Earth, inspired by the book 'Empire of Conquerors'. Tronic explains that Earth's current setting differs from the book's ancient setting, making the invasion plan impractical. The Great Leader learns about the impact of setting on stories and discovers there are more books in the series, prompting a mission to retrieve them.

Why did Captain Tronic arrive late?

• He was busy with another mission.

• He was lost in space.

• He traveled at maximum speed from deep space.

• He forgot the Great Leader's summons.

What inspired the Great Leader to invade Earth?

• A dream he had.

• A book called 'Empire of Conquerors'.

• A prophecy.

• A message from Earth.

What does the Great Leader want to do after invading Earth?

• Build a new empire.

• Parade across the land in a chariot.

• Write a book.

• Establish a new government.

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Why does Tronic think the Great Leader's plan won't work?

• Earth is too far away.

• The Great Leader's army is too small.

• The people of Earth are too strong.

• The setting of Earth has changed.

How does Tronic describe the current state of Earth?

• People are waiting for a new conqueror.

• People are constantly at war.

• People lead longer, safer, and happier lives.

• People live in fear and chaos.

What would likely happen if the Great Leader paraded in a chariot on Earth now?

• People would cheer and welcome him.

• People would ignore him.

• People would throw rotten tomatoes and garbage at him.

• People would join his army.

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What does the Great Leader find hard to believe?

• That Tronic has been studying Earth for a long time.

• That Carl suggested writing a book.

• That people would throw garbage at him.

• That Earth has changed so much.

What does Carl suggest to the Great Leader?

• To write a new book.

• To send more troops to Earth.

• To read more books in the 'Empire of Conquerors' series.

• To abandon the invasion plan.

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How many books are there in the 'Empire of Conquerors' series?

• Eight

• Seven

• Five

• Three

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Who does the Great Leader send to retrieve the rest of the books?

• A new scout team.

• Captain Tronic alone.

• Carl alone.

• Both Captain Tronic and Carl.