Cyberpunk and Dystopian Futures

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In the cyberpunk genre, what is the term for a person who has been augmented with technology?

  1. Cyberpunk

  2. Cyborg

  3. Techie

  4. Hacker


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A cyborg is a person who has been augmented with technology, typically to enhance their physical or mental abilities.

Which of the following is a common theme in dystopian futures?

  1. Technological advancement

  2. Social equality

  3. Environmental sustainability

  4. Government oppression


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dystopian futures often depict a world where the government is oppressive and controls every aspect of people's lives.

In the cyberpunk novel Neuromancer, what is the name of the protagonist?

  1. Case

  2. Molly Millions

  3. Armitage

  4. Wintermute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case is the protagonist of Neuromancer and a skilled hacker who is hired to steal data from a powerful corporation.

What is the name of the dystopian city in the novel 1984?

  1. London

  2. New York City

  3. Oceania

  4. Airstrip One


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Airstrip One is the name of the dystopian city in 1984 where the protagonist, Winston Smith, lives.

In the film Blade Runner, what is the name of the androids that are being hunted?

  1. Replicants

  2. Cyborgs

  3. Synthetics

  4. Droids


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Replicants are the androids that are being hunted in Blade Runner because they are considered to be a threat to humanity.

Which of the following is a common technology in cyberpunk settings?

  1. Virtual reality

  2. Augmented reality

  3. Artificial intelligence

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence are all common technologies in cyberpunk settings.

What is the name of the dystopian society in the film The Hunger Games?

  1. Panem

  2. Capitol

  3. District 12

  4. The Arena


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panem is the name of the dystopian society in The Hunger Games where the annual Hunger Games are held.

In the cyberpunk novel Snow Crash, what is the name of the virtual reality world?

  1. The Metaverse

  2. The Matrix

  3. Cyberspace

  4. The Grid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Metaverse is the name of the virtual reality world in Snow Crash where people can interact with each other and experience different realities.

What is the name of the dystopian city in the novel Brave New World?

  1. London

  2. New York City

  3. World State

  4. Central London


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

World State is the name of the dystopian city in Brave New World where the citizens are controlled by the government and live in a state of constant happiness.

In the film The Matrix, what is the name of the real world?

  1. Zion

  2. The Matrix

  3. The Machine World

  4. The Real World


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Real World is the name of the real world in The Matrix where the humans live and are enslaved by the machines.

Which of the following is a common theme in cyberpunk stories?

  1. Identity

  2. Reality

  3. Power

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Identity, reality, and power are all common themes in cyberpunk stories.

What is the name of the dystopian society in the novel Divergent?

  1. Abnegation

  2. Erudite

  3. Dauntless

  4. Amity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abnegation is the name of the dystopian society in Divergent where the citizens are divided into five factions based on their personality traits.

In the film Elysium, what is the name of the space station where the wealthy live?

  1. Elysium

  2. The Elysian Fields

  3. The Elysian City

  4. The Elysian Paradise


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elysium is the name of the space station where the wealthy live in Elysium and is a symbol of the inequality between the rich and the poor.

Which of the following is a common setting in dystopian futures?

  1. A city

  2. A rural area

  3. A space station

  4. An underground bunker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A city is a common setting in dystopian futures because it is a place where people are crowded together and the government can easily control them.

What is the name of the dystopian society in the novel The Giver?

  1. The Community

  2. The City

  3. The Village

  4. The State


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Community is the name of the dystopian society in The Giver where the citizens are controlled by the government and live in a state of constant sameness.

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