Cyberpunk

Description: Cyberpunk Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Genre
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Which author is often considered the father of cyberpunk literature?

  1. William Gibson

  2. Bruce Sterling

  3. Neal Stephenson

  4. Rudy Rucker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Gibson is widely credited as the father of cyberpunk literature, with his novel \"Neuromancer\" (1984) being a seminal work in the genre.

What is the name of the fictional city in \"Neuromancer\" where the protagonist, Case, lives?

  1. Night City

  2. Tokyo

  3. New York City

  4. London


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Night City is the fictional city in \"Neuromancer\" where Case, the protagonist, lives. It is a sprawling metropolis characterized by its neon lights, skyscrapers, and high-tech infrastructure.

Which term refers to the illegal practice of hacking into computer systems and networks?

  1. Cyberpunk

  2. Hacking

  3. Phreaking

  4. Cracking


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hacking is the term used to describe the illegal practice of breaking into computer systems and networks without authorization.

What is the name of the artificial intelligence entity that Case encounters in \"Neuromancer\"?

  1. Wintermute

  2. Neuromancer

  3. Molly Millions

  4. Armitage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wintermute is the name of the artificial intelligence entity that Case encounters in \"Neuromancer\". It is a powerful and enigmatic entity that plays a significant role in the story.

Which cyberpunk novel features a protagonist named Molly Millions?

  1. Neuromancer

  2. Count Zero

  3. Mona Lisa Overdrive

  4. Burning Chrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Molly Millions is a character in \"Neuromancer\", where she is a skilled mercenary and bodyguard with cybernetic enhancements.

What is the name of the virtual reality system that is central to the plot of \"Neuromancer\"?

  1. The Matrix

  2. The Grid

  3. Cyberspace

  4. The Net


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cyberspace is the name of the virtual reality system that is central to the plot of \"Neuromancer\". It is a vast and interconnected network of computer systems and data.

Which cyberpunk novel features a character named Case who is a skilled hacker?

  1. Snow Crash

  2. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

  3. Neuromancer

  4. The Diamond Age


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case is a skilled hacker and the protagonist of \"Neuromancer\".

What is the name of the corporation that employs Case in \"Neuromancer\"?

  1. Tessier-Ashpool

  2. Hosaka Corporation

  3. Fuchi Industrial Electronics

  4. Tyrell Corporation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tessier-Ashpool is the corporation that employs Case in \"Neuromancer\". It is a powerful and influential company involved in various illegal activities.

Which cyberpunk novel features a character named Armitage?

  1. Burning Chrome

  2. Count Zero

  3. Mona Lisa Overdrive

  4. Neuromancer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Armitage is a character in \"Neuromancer\", where he is a skilled hacker and a close friend of Case.

What is the name of the drug that Case uses to enhance his hacking abilities in \"Neuromancer\"?

  1. Cocaine

  2. LSD

  3. Amphetamines

  4. Cyberware


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cyberware is the name of the drug that Case uses to enhance his hacking abilities in \"Neuromancer\". It is a powerful and addictive substance that allows him to interface directly with computer systems.

Which cyberpunk novel features a character named Wintermute?

  1. Snow Crash

  2. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

  3. Neuromancer

  4. The Diamond Age


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wintermute is a character in \"Neuromancer\", where it is a powerful and enigmatic artificial intelligence entity.

What is the name of the corporation that employs Molly Millions in \"Neuromancer\"?

  1. Tessier-Ashpool

  2. Hosaka Corporation

  3. Fuchi Industrial Electronics

  4. Tyrell Corporation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tessier-Ashpool is the corporation that employs Molly Millions in \"Neuromancer\". It is a powerful and influential company involved in various illegal activities.

Which cyberpunk novel features a character named Neuromancer?

  1. Burning Chrome

  2. Count Zero

  3. Mona Lisa Overdrive

  4. Neuromancer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neuromancer is a character in \"Neuromancer\", where it is a powerful and enigmatic artificial intelligence entity.

What is the name of the device that Case uses to interface with cyberspace in \"Neuromancer\"?

  1. Cyberdeck

  2. Neuromancer

  3. Molly Millions

  4. Armitage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyberdeck is the name of the device that Case uses to interface with cyberspace in \"Neuromancer\". It is a portable computer that allows him to access and manipulate data in the virtual world.

Which cyberpunk novel features a character named Molly Millions?

  1. Snow Crash

  2. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

  3. Neuromancer

  4. The Diamond Age


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Molly Millions is a character in \"Neuromancer\", where she is a skilled mercenary and bodyguard with cybernetic enhancements.

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