Deck 7: Fantastic Literature

Question 1

Ghost stories tend to fall in which category?

A) Quests and Fantasy Worlds
B) Magic and Magical Realism
C) Literary Lore
D) Animal Fantasy

Answer 1

Magic and Magical Realism

Question 2

A book that describes an average child finding a magical item in a contemporary setting would be an example of _________.

A) high fantasy
B) low fantasy
C) hard science fiction
D) soft science fiction

Answer 2

low fantasy

Question 3

An example of ____ would be when an author forces the readers to think about the emotional consequences of scientific advances.

A) setting
B) plot
C) style
D) theme

Answer 3

theme

Question 4

The first significant work of fantasy for children was:

A) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
B) Through the Looking Glass.
C) The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
D) Rocket Ship Galileo.

Question 5

In the literary tale, the writer intentionally imitates the traditional qualities of:

A) magic realism.
B) greek mythology.
C) science fiction.
D) ancient folklore.

Question 6

Animal fantasy attributes ______ thought, feeling and language to animals.

A) realistic
B) colorful
C) human
D) imaginative

Question 7

There is something ________ about smallness.

A) cute
B) compelling
C) irritating
D) exciting

Question 8

The genre of science fiction is generally ____ in tone.

A) humorous
B) chilling
C) serious
D) angry

Question 9

A reoccurring theme that relates to many adolescents in science fiction is _____.

A) self-knowledge
B) love
C) community
D) peace

Question 10

As children ________, they either move toward science fiction and fantasy or learn to avoid them entirely in their personal selection of books.

A) learn to read
B) mature
C) begin to read for pleasure
D) explore book genres

Question 11

Fantasy suspends scientific explanations and natural laws.

Question 12

Magic realism involves something that is not part of the common western conception of reality being accepted as "real."

Question 13

Fantasy literature for children was developed as a means for children to escape horrendous work conditions.

Question 14

An author of a good piece of fantastical literature will need to remind the reader that the setting is "make-believe."

Question 15

For a fantasy plot to be realistic, magic should not be consistent or follow any rules.

Question 16

Many fantasy writers use the device of characters moving across time and space to create and sustain the fantasy in their stories.

Question 17

Many debate the distinction between fantasy and science fiction as two separate genres.

Question 18

In science fiction, the questions asked relate to future realities based on scientific possibilities.

Question 19

Science fiction is usually geared toward younger audiences.

Question 20

Fantastic literature offers young readers the opportunity to think about choices, actions, and consequences at a profound level.

Question 21

How are fantasy and science fiction different? How are they connected?

Question 22

How would you evaluate a book as an excellent example of fantasy/science fiction?

Question 23

Describe some types of fantasy available to young readers.

Question 24

What are some themes commonly explored in science fiction for young readers and how are they important to adolescent readers?

Question 25

How are folklore and literary lore different? How are they the same? What is an example of a literary tale?

Question 26

Evaluate the benefits of exposing students to fantasy and science fiction.

Question 27

​Do you agree or disagree with Susan Cooper's argument that fantastic literature "draws readers into themselves, pushing them to consider who they are and what the world is"? Defend your position.

Question 28

Do you consider science fiction and fantasy to really be one genre? Or do you believe that they should remain divided? Defend your stance.