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Technological Context of Short Stories

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In what year did the first science fiction short story, "Frankenstein", by Mary Shelley, get published?

  1. 1818

  2. 1820

  3. 1822

  4. 1824


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" was published in 1818, making it the first science fiction short story.

Which of the following authors is known for writing short stories that explore the impact of technology on society?

  1. Ray Bradbury

  2. Isaac Asimov

  3. Arthur C. Clarke

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clarke are all known for writing short stories that explore the impact of technology on society.

What is the name of the short story by Edgar Allan Poe that deals with the theme of a man who is obsessed with creating an artificial intelligence?

  1. The Tell-Tale Heart

  2. The Cask of Amontillado

  3. The Fall of the House of Usher

  4. A Descent into the Maelström


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" deals with the theme of a man who is obsessed with creating an artificial intelligence.

Which of the following short stories by H.G. Wells explores the idea of a time machine?

  1. The Time Machine

  2. The Invisible Man

  3. The War of the Worlds

  4. The Island of Doctor Moreau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

H.G. Wells' short story "The Time Machine" explores the idea of a time machine.

What is the name of the short story by Isaac Asimov that deals with the theme of a robot who is indistinguishable from a human?

  1. I, Robot

  2. The Bicentennial Man

  3. The Caves of Steel

  4. The Naked Sun


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Isaac Asimov's short story "The Bicentennial Man" deals with the theme of a robot who is indistinguishable from a human.

Which of the following short stories by Arthur C. Clarke explores the idea of a communications satellite?

  1. The Sentinel

  2. 2001: A Space Odyssey

  3. Childhood's End

  4. Rendezvous with Rama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthur C. Clarke's short story "The Sentinel" explores the idea of a communications satellite.

What is the name of the short story by Ray Bradbury that deals with the theme of a dystopian society where books are banned?

  1. Fahrenheit 451

  2. The Martian Chronicles

  3. Something Wicked This Way Comes

  4. I Sing the Body Electric


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ray Bradbury's short story "Fahrenheit 451" deals with the theme of a dystopian society where books are banned.

Which of the following short stories by William Gibson explores the idea of a cyberspace?

  1. Neuromancer

  2. Count Zero

  3. Mona Lisa Overdrive

  4. Virtual Light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

William Gibson's short story "Neuromancer" explores the idea of a cyberspace.

What is the name of the short story by Neal Stephenson that deals with the theme of a virtual reality game?

  1. Snow Crash

  2. The Diamond Age

  3. Cryptonomicon

  4. Quicksilver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neal Stephenson's short story "Snow Crash" deals with the theme of a virtual reality game.

Which of the following short stories by Vernor Vinge explores the idea of a technological singularity?

  1. The Singularity Sky

  2. Marooned in Realtime

  3. True Names

  4. A Fire Upon the Deep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vernor Vinge's short story "The Singularity Sky" explores the idea of a technological singularity.

What is the name of the short story by Charles Stross that deals with the theme of a posthuman society?

  1. Accelerando

  2. Glasshouse

  3. Singularity Sky

  4. Saturn's Children


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Stross' short story "Accelerando" deals with the theme of a posthuman society.

Which of the following short stories by Cory Doctorow explores the idea of a distributed ledger?

  1. Little Brother

  2. For the Win

  3. Pirate Cinema

  4. Walkaway


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cory Doctorow's short story "Walkaway" explores the idea of a distributed ledger.

What is the name of the short story by Kim Stanley Robinson that deals with the theme of a climate change?

  1. Aurora

  2. 2312

  3. New York 2140

  4. The Years of Rice and Salt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kim Stanley Robinson's short story "New York 2140" deals with the theme of a climate change.

Which of the following short stories by Paolo Bacigalupi explores the idea of a genetically modified organism?

  1. The Windup Girl

  2. The Water Knife

  3. The Drowned Cities

  4. Ship Breaker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paolo Bacigalupi's short story "The Windup Girl" explores the idea of a genetically modified organism.

What is the name of the short story by Margaret Atwood that deals with the theme of a surveillance state?

  1. The Handmaid's Tale

  2. Oryx and Crake

  3. The Year of the Flood

  4. MaddAddam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Margaret Atwood's short story "Oryx and Crake" deals with the theme of a surveillance state.

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