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WorksheetsReview of Sci Fi
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does EDS stand for in The Cold Equations?
Equation Destination System
Equal Decision System
Emergency Dispatch Ship
Emergency Destination Ship
What method was used to determine how much fuel a particular EDS may need?
Equation
Checks and Balances
Computer Designing
What did the law state must happen to stowaways?
They were sentenced to 15 years in prison
They were to be jettisoned from the EDS
They were sent on a separate ship to the nearest planet
They were executed once they arrived home
What is Science Fiction?
A genre of fiction that involves elements of mythical creatures and fantasy elements
A genre of nonfiction based on futuristic technology and predictions of scientific advancements
A genre of fiction based on futuristic technology and predictions of scientific advancements
Which is NOT an element of Science Fiction
Surprise Ending
Realistic Predictions of future technology
Magic
Futuristic/Space Setting
How old was Marilyn?
Who is Marilyn?
16
17
18
What extremely important item is Barton carrying on his EDS (other than Marilyn) that needs to get to the planet?
Fever Serum
Recovery Vaccines
Kala Midges
Tornado Recovery Supplies
How does the fact that the stowaway is a girl change the story?
In this story, girls are not allowed to be killed
The girl is Barton's niece
It changes the face of the stowaway to someone viewed as more innocent
The actors were given permission to _______ slightly from the script, as long as they stayed in character.
futile
deviate
lenient
His expression was _____________, but he said nothing.
lenient
futile
apprehensive
deviate
The author boosts the level of suspense by repeatedly referring to...
The time kept by the chronometer
The ringing of the EDS's phone
Marilyn looking at the latch
The buzzing coming from the intercom
Which of the following are elements of Sci Fi?
Surprise Ending
Fictional
Magical Elements
Nonfiction
Futuristic technology
Which word would be a synonym for the word "Irrevocable"?
Reversible
Irresponsible
Final
Unimportant
Which of the following is true of a summary?
It should be 8-9 sentences
It is a recap of a larger piece of work
It should be at least the length of the original piece of work
It includes direct quotations
Which is true of a paraphrase?
It is a recap
Make a prediction of what is to come
It should be about the same length as the original work
It is a detailed explanation of a text
