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Food and the Future: Literature that Imagines Culinary Possibilities in a Changing World

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which novel by Kim Stanley Robinson explores the idea of a future where genetically modified crops are the norm?

  1. Aurora
  2. Red Mars
  3. The Years of Rice and Salt
  4. 2312
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Margaret Atwood's novel "Oryx and Crake", what is the name of the genetically modified pig that becomes a symbol of the new world?

  1. Pigoon
  2. Pigasus
  3. Piglet
  4. Pigzilla
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a central theme in Paolo Bacigalupi's novel "The Windup Girl"?

  1. The importance of preserving biodiversity
  2. The dangers of genetic engineering
  3. The struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Neal Stephenson's novel "Snow Crash", what is the name of the virtual reality game where people can experience different culinary delights?

  1. The Black Sun
  2. The Metaverse
  3. The Nexus
  4. The Grid
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of genetically modified food that is featured in the novel "Altered Carbon" by Richard K. Morgan?

  1. Glow-in-the-dark sushi
  2. Flying pizza
  3. Self-healing steak
  4. Talking tacos
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In China Miéville's novel "The City & the City", what is the name of the city where people can only eat food that is grown within its walls?

  1. Besźel
  2. Ul Qoma
  3. New Crobuzon
  4. Perdido Street Station
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a genetically modified fruit that is featured in the novel "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins?

  1. Nightlock berries
  2. Jabberjays
  3. Tracker jackers
  4. Mutts
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Jeff VanderMeer's novel "Annihilation", what is the name of the mysterious force that is causing plants and animals to mutate?

  1. The Shimmer
  2. The Area X
  3. The Crawler
  4. The Hunter
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a genetically modified animal that is featured in the novel "Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood?

  1. Pigoons
  2. Chickensaurus
  3. Moas
  4. Dodo birds
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Paolo Bacigalupi's novel "The Windup Girl", what is the name of the genetically modified plant that is resistant to pests and diseases?

  1. The Windup Girl
  2. The Watercress
  3. The Rice
  4. The Corn
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a genetically modified food that is featured in the novel "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson?

  1. Glow-in-the-dark sushi
  2. Flying pizza
  3. Self-healing steak
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In China Miéville's novel "The City & the City", what is the name of the city where people can only eat food that is imported from other countries?

  1. Besźel
  2. Ul Qoma
  3. New Crobuzon
  4. Perdido Street Station
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a genetically modified animal that is featured in the novel "Altered Carbon" by Richard K. Morgan?

  1. Glow-in-the-dark cats
  2. Flying dogs
  3. Self-healing horses
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In Jeff VanderMeer's novel "Annihilation", what is the name of the team of scientists who are sent to investigate the mysterious force that is causing plants and animals to mutate?

  1. The Southern Reach
  2. The Area X
  3. The Crawler
  4. The Hunter
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a genetically modified plant that is featured in the novel "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins?

  1. Nightlock berries
  2. Jabberjays
  3. Tracker jackers
  4. Mutts
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