ESL 4 BKFT 1-1 (2.17-3.6)

What are techno-thrillers?

• They are novels where technology creates a suspenseful plotline.

• They are exciting novels where technology plays an important role.

• They are dime novels that people can read.

• It is a song by Michael Jackson.

What is the name of the most famous novel in American Science Fiction?

• When Worlds Collide

• Pulp Fiction

• Titanic

• Tom Clancy

True or False: John Steinbeck was a composer.

• True

• False

What was Steinbeck's writing known for?

• history

• American Life

• humor and realism

• mice and men

What did Steinbeck say about the value of life?

• The value of life is increasing because the population is increasing.

• The value of life is decreasing because the population is increasing.

• The value of life is increasing because the population is decreasing.

• The value of life is decreasing because the population is decreasing.

What was Lewis best known for writing?

• nonfiction

• fiction

• science fiction

• comedy

What skill did Lewis lack in his writing?

• He couldn't write plots.

• His characters were forgettable.

• His stories were too long.

• He was a boring writer.

What is a folk hero?

• Unusually big, strong, or clever people who have colorful imaginative stories.

• Some who can walk on fire.

• A normal person who has an amazing story.

• Jenny Teacher

What is the major difference between European American and Native American folk heroes?

• One is usually people and one is usually animals.

• Both are usually humans, but they speak different languages.

• Both kinds have a mix of humans and animals.

• Some are from Europe, and some are from America.

What are petroglyphs?

• rock pictures

• coal pictures

• pictures of history

• water pictures