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Cyberpunk Literature: Exploring the Dystopian Underbelly

Description: Welcome to the Cyberpunk Literature Quiz! This quiz will test your knowledge of the dystopian underbelly explored in cyberpunk literature. Are you ready to dive into the neon-lit streets and explore the dark corners of this genre?
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Which author is often considered the father of cyberpunk literature?

  1. William Gibson

  2. Neal Stephenson

  3. Bruce Sterling

  4. Rudy Rucker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Gibson is widely recognized as the father of cyberpunk literature, primarily due to his groundbreaking novel 'Neuromancer', which introduced many of the genre's defining elements.

What is the name of the protagonist in William Gibson's 'Neuromancer'?

  1. Case

  2. Molly Millions

  3. Armitage

  4. Wintermute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case is the central character in Gibson's 'Neuromancer'. He is a skilled hacker who becomes involved in a dangerous mission to steal data from a powerful artificial intelligence.

In cyberpunk literature, what is the term used to describe the illegal modification of the human body with technology?

  1. Cybernetics

  2. Augmentation

  3. Biohacking

  4. Transhumanism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Augmentation refers to the practice of enhancing human capabilities through technological modifications. This can include cybernetic implants, genetic engineering, and other forms of body alteration.

Which cyberpunk novel features a protagonist named Molly Millions, a skilled mercenary with cybernetic enhancements?

  1. Neuromancer

  2. Snow Crash

  3. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

  4. Mirrorshades


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Molly Millions is a prominent character in William Gibson's 'Neuromancer'. She is a skilled mercenary and bodyguard with extensive cybernetic enhancements, including retractable claws and enhanced senses.

What is the name of the powerful artificial intelligence that Case encounters in 'Neuromancer'?

  1. Wintermute

  2. Neuromancer

  3. Armitage

  4. Molly Millions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wintermute is a powerful artificial intelligence created by the Tessier-Ashpool family. Case is tasked with stealing data from Wintermute, but he eventually forms an alliance with the AI.

Which cyberpunk novel explores the concept of a virtual reality game that becomes indistinguishable from reality?

  1. Snow Crash

  2. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

  3. Mirrorshades

  4. Neuromancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neal Stephenson's 'Snow Crash' features a virtual reality game called 'The Metaverse,' which becomes so immersive that it blurs the lines between reality and the digital world.

In 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?', what is the name of the empathy-testing device used to distinguish humans from androids?

  1. Voight-Kampff Test

  2. Turing Test

  3. Rosenthal Test

  4. Nexus-6 Test


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voight-Kampff Test is a psychological test used to determine whether an individual is human or an android. It measures emotional responses and empathy levels.

Which cyberpunk novel features a protagonist named Hiro Protagonist, a hacker who becomes embroiled in a corporate conspiracy?

  1. Snow Crash

  2. Neuromancer

  3. Mirrorshades

  4. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hiro Protagonist is the main character in Neal Stephenson's 'Snow Crash'. He is a skilled hacker who becomes involved in a corporate conspiracy involving the Metaverse and a powerful drug called 'Snow Crash'.

In 'Mirrorshades', a collection of cyberpunk short stories, which story features a character named Johnny Mnemonic, a data courier with a cybernetic memory implant?

  1. Burning Chrome

  2. Johnny Mnemonic

  3. New Rose Hotel

  4. The Gernsback Continuum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The short story 'Johnny Mnemonic' by William Gibson features a data courier named Johnny, who has a cybernetic memory implant that allows him to store and transport large amounts of data.

Which cyberpunk novel explores the concept of a dystopian society where corporations have become all-powerful and control every aspect of life?

  1. Neuromancer

  2. Snow Crash

  3. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

  4. Mirrorshades


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Gibson's 'Neuromancer' depicts a dystopian future where corporations have immense power and control over society, creating a stark divide between the wealthy and the marginalized.

In 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?', what is the name of the bounty hunter tasked with tracking down and retiring escaped androids?

  1. Rick Deckard

  2. Roy Batty

  3. Pris Stratton

  4. J.F. Sebastian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rick Deckard is the protagonist of 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' He is a bounty hunter hired to track down and 'retire' (terminate) escaped androids.

Which cyberpunk novel features a protagonist named Case, who is a skilled hacker and cyberspace cowboy?

  1. Neuromancer

  2. Snow Crash

  3. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

  4. Mirrorshades


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case is the central character in William Gibson's 'Neuromancer'. He is a skilled hacker who becomes involved in a dangerous mission to steal data from a powerful artificial intelligence.

In 'Snow Crash', what is the name of the powerful corporation that controls the Metaverse and wields immense influence over society?

  1. Global Multimedia Protocol

  2. Yakuza

  3. The Illuminati

  4. The Tessier-Ashpool Family


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Global Multimedia Protocol (GMP) is the dominant corporation in 'Snow Crash'. It controls the Metaverse and has vast power and influence over society.

Which cyberpunk novel explores the concept of a dystopian society where genetic engineering and cloning have become commonplace?

  1. Neuromancer

  2. Snow Crash

  3. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

  4. Mirrorshades


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Philip K. Dick's 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' explores a dystopian society where genetic engineering and cloning have led to the creation of androids that are nearly indistinguishable from humans.

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