1. Science Fiction Unit Test In-Class Review

2. SECTION I: Science Fiction Genre Name 3 major characteristics of Science Fiction

3. SECTION I: Science Fiction Genre How do these major characteristics apply to A Sound of Thunder?

4. SECTION II: Harrison Bergeron Describe the 3 elements of the Exposition

5. SECTION II: Harrison Bergeron What purpose do the handicaps serve? (Nationally & Locally)

6. SECTION II: Harrison Bergeron What makes Hazel “Perfect”

7. SECTION II: Harrison Bergeron How does Harrison’s death impact his family?

8. SECTION III: A Sound of Thunder What characteristics make Eckels qualified to go on the “Big” hunt?

9. SECTION III: A Sound of Thunder Describe the story’s Inciting Incident.

10. SECTION III: A Sound of Thunder Give an original example of the Butterfly Effect.

11. SECTION III: A Sound of Thunder Why is the sign on the wall important at the end of the story?

12. SECTION IV: There Will Come Soft Rains Make the Inference: How many people survived the explosion?

13. SECTION IV: There Will Come Soft Rains What theme does the poem suggest?

14. SECTION IV: There Will Come Soft Rains Describe the House as a character. (5 Adjectives Only)

15. SECTION IV: There Will Come Soft Rains In what ways did the house fail to protect itself?

16. SECTION V: The Cold Equations Why are the Equations “Cold”

17. SECTION V: The Cold Equations Describe the story’s Climax.

18. SECTION V: The Cold Equations What types of Conflict are present in the story? Give 2 Examples

19. SECTION V: The Cold Equations Describe the theme of Scientific Laws found in the story.

20. SECTION VI: The Pedestrian Describe the story’s Resolution

21. SECTION VI: The Pedestrian What form of Conflict does Leonard experience?

22. SECTION VI: The Pedestrian Describe the story’s Mood.

23. SECTION VI: The Pedestrian What is the significance of Leonard’s walk?

24. SECTION VII: I, Robot What is the significance of Spooner’s dream?

25. SECTION VII: I, Robot Why was it important for V.I.K.I. to create a 1 : 5 ratio of NS-5s : Humans?

26. SECTION VII: I, Robot In what ways are Sonny and Spooner alike?

27. SECTION VII: I, Robot Explain the significance of the phrase “Save the Girl” with respect to Sonny.

28. SECTION VIII: General Tips Review Study Guides for Plot & Characters

29. SECTION VIII: General Tips Go to the English 10 Website and answer the remaining questions.

30. SECTION VIII: General Tips Bring Notebook Paper & Pencils to class tomorrow.

31. GOOD LUCK & MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!