Examination Hum 305 Impact of Science Fiction on Historical and Modern Literature John Scholte, Professor XXXXXXXXXXFinal Southern States University Student:______________________________________...

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Examination Hum 305 Impact of Science Fiction on Historical and Modern Literature John Scholte, Professor Final Southern States University Student:______________________________________ Instructions: I have appreciated your participation in class and I look forward to seeing your hard work on this exam. Remember to expand upon your answers, with the idea that your Professor has no idea about the subject of the question, to show that you have command of the information. If you need more space to write use the back side of the page. My expectations of your success are very high! Question 1: Identify the origins of Science Fiction in ancient mythology. Question 2: List at least four well known authors of Science Fiction Question 3: Argue whether Science Fiction is grounded in scientific fact. Question 4: What were three titles for the genre before it was called Science Fiction? Question 5: Using the Questions of the Humanities for Science Fiction consider Fredric Brown’s story Arena. Question 6: Using the Questions of the Humanities for Science Fiction consider H.G. Wells story The Star. Question 7: Selected one of the following movies viewed in class and focus your answer on the movies narrative structure and characterization of the Science-Fiction genre: A. Flash Gordon B. Rocketeer C. Cowboys & Aliens E. Ender’s Game Question 8: Which of the Short Stories assigned in class did you enjoy the most? Why?  W.W. Jacobs, "The Monkey's Paw" Question 9: Which of the Short Stories assigned in class did you like least? Why? Francis Stevens, "Friend Island"  Question 10:Write a short Science Fiction Story that includes the elements of the genre. (Use the back of the page if needed.) Final Exam HUM 305 - 1