WorksheetsEX_MACHINA
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
In "Ex Machina," Domhnall Gleeson plays the role of Caleb. What is Caleb's profession?
photographer
computer programmer
IT technician
Caleb works for a major software company. What's the company named?
Blue Book
Soft Wear
Digital Enterprises
Alex Garland directed the movie. What other job did he have in creating the film?
cinematography
producer
writer
The movie's story takes place in an isolated setting. Where was the movie filmed?
Norway
Iowa
Hollywood
Why does Blue Book's CEO (Nathan) bring Caleb to his remote home?
to invent a new laser
to help him hack a CIA database
to help him test a robot
Other than Nathan and Caleb, there's only one other person in the house. Her name is Kyoko. What weird behavior does she exhibit?
She randomly sobs.
She doesn't speak.
She claws at the walls and screams "Let me out!"
Alicia Vikander plays the part of the robot. What's the robot's name?
Annie
Ava
Alex
Nathan is very proud of his robot, Ava. He's hoping that Caleb will test Ava and come to what conclusion?
that she's a great chess player
that she's a super weapon
that she's very intelligent
Domhnall Gleeson plays Caleb. He's also been in what major film?
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
Harry Potter
Pirates of the Caribbean
As the story deepens, how does Nathan's charismatic behavior change?
He becomes very unstable.
He says almost nothing.
He disappears.
Caleb spends a lot of time interacting with the robot named Ava. What's his impression of her?
She's dumb.
She's incredible.
She's just a robot.
Nathan keeps both Caleb and Ava under constant surveillance. How do the two manage to have private conversations?
They hide in a closet.
During a power outage.
They cover the cameras with sticky notes.
Caleb learns that Nathan plans to do what with Ava?
Erase her programming
Recycle her
Send her to the moon
"Ex Machina" is an independent film. What was the movie's budget?
$85 million
$5 million
$15 million
The movie didn't really make any money.
True
False
The building continually suffers power outages. What's causing the power problems?
Nathan
Mice
Ava
As he interacts with Ava, Caleb begins to suspect somethin. What?
That she is deteriorating
That Nathan is abusing her
That she's really a human being
The weirdly quiet Kyoko never says a word. Why?
She's disabled.
Nathan abuses her.
She's a robot.
Which Oscar awards did the film actually win?
Best Writing
Best Achievement in Visual Effects
Neither
At one point of the movie, Caleb intentionally slashes his skin. Why?
To make sure he's not a robot
He's trying to kill himself.
He wants an excuse to visit the hospital.
Nathan says Ava has been manipulating Caleb during his visit. Why would she do this?
To kill Nathan.
To steal money.
To escape.
Ava causes another power outage. She kills Nathan with Caleb's help.
True
False
Caleb and Ava kiss and then ride off into the sunset.
True
False
