--== Term Test--==
The Term Test term test will cover all the material we've discussed in class up to the week before reading week and will be closed book. It will consist of the following questions: *5 content questions worth 5 marks(similar to the quizzes). The answers can be single words or in point form, as is appropriate. Grammar will not count, although spelling will! *5 short answer questions (no more than 1 page) worth 5 marks each, . These answers should be complete paragraphs with grammatically correct sentences and appropriate formatting - page citations are not required. *1 longer essay questions question (23-4 pages), worth 20 marks. This should be a complete essay, for with an introduction, thesis statement, conclusion, and two to three body paragraphs, each of which addresses a total of 50sub-topic and provides concrete examples from the assigned readings to support your thesis. For the term test, I will select questions from the lists below. You There won't be a choice of questions, so you might want to sketch out answers to all these questions beforehand to prepare for the test. I'm also happy to answer any questions you might have or to have a quick look at a point form answer you draw up to any of these questions - as long as you send it to me at least 24 hours prior to the test.
'''Shorter Questions'''
*Why was "Helen O'Loy" considered to be a "ground-breaking" story? That is, how did it differ significantly from SF stories that came before it?
*In "Nightfall" , Anton the director of Saro University, Theremon the reporter, Sheerin the psychologist and Latimer the cultist represent different ideas. Describe the ideas associated with each.
*Is "Born of Man and WomanIt's a Good Life"an SF story? Support your argument by referring to concrete examples from the story.
Is *Names and the use of names are important in "It's a Good LifeThe Cold Equations" an SF story. What is the author trying to say? Support your argument by referring to concrete examples from the story.
Names and the use of names are important in *"The Cold EquationsFlowers for Algernon"is told through Charlie's journal-entries. What is Why did the author trying to saychoose this form of narrative?
*Explain the difference between "Flowers for Algernonsoft/social"SF and "hard" SF. Cite examples of each from the assigned readings.
*Explain what is meant by the difference between term "softSense of Wonder" as it applies to SF , and give examples from at least two of the assigned readings. *Why is it critical for an author to establish setting early in an SF story? Give two examples of how this is done using the assigned readings. *SF works often pose "hardWhat if..." questions. Explain what a " SFWhat if... Cite " question is, and give three examples of each from the assigned readings.
'''Longer Questions'''
*Ideas often take precedence over characterization in SF stories. Illustrate this using at least three of the assigned readings. *Describe the development of SF as a genre by referring to at least four of the assigned readings.
Describe the development *Give a definition of SF as a genre , and defend it by referring to at least four of citing examples from the assigned readings.
