'''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 "It's a Good Life" an SF story? Support your argument by referring to concrete examples from the story.
*Names and the use of names are important in "The Cold Equations". What is the author trying to say?
*"Flowers for Algernon" is told through Charlie's journal-entries. Why did the author choose this form of narrative?
*Explain the difference between "soft/social" SF and "hard" SF. Cite examples of each from the assigned readings.
*Explain what is meant by the term "Sense 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.
'''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.
*Give a definition of SF, and defend it by citing examples from the assigned readings.