Gattaca Quiz - English, Science, or Social Studies

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Published: Friday, 16 January 2015 09:51

Written by Brian Jaeger

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This is a quiz in the ACT format about Gattaca that could be used in a film (English) class, a science class, or in a social studies class with only some modification. I taught the film in an English class, but some of the students had seen it in a science class. I include the test itself AND a Quizstar key code so you can simply use it as-is. I did not rate it based on ACT or CCR reading levels, but it's probably 20-23 or above.

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Gattaca
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 Questions
 

 
1.
1 pt(s).
How is intercutting used at the end of the film?

A.
Vincent's launch and Irene's driving off - show them leaving

B.
Vincent's launch and Eugene's lying in bed - to show one is leaving and the other staying

C.
Vincent's launch and Anton's swimming practice - to show we can all improve

D.
Vincent's launch and Eugene's incineration - to show them both leaving for the heavens
 
 

 
2.
1 pt(s).
Why do the credits begin with fingernail and hair clippings?

A.
The main character's love interest has a pet peeve about clean fingernails

B.
The main character needs to clip these off in order to pretend to be someone else

C.
The main character is a collector of items such as these

D.
In the future, people no longer have fingernails or body hair
 
 

 
3.
1 pt(s).
The doctor at Gattaca mentions his son early in the film and then at the end. What is the purpose of this?

A.
The doctor is talkative and enjoys bragging

B.
The doctor wants to let Vincent know he won't get away with the plan

C.
The doctor wants to remember his dead son

D.
The doctor is trying to tell Vincent he understands his situation and is willing to help him succeed
 
 

 
4.
1 pt(s).
What are the doctors able to do at the time of Vincent's birth?

A.
Save his life

B.
Treat him for future problems

C.
Predict future problems and life-span

D.
Alter his DNA so that there would be no future problems
 
 

 
5.
1 pt(s).
According to the movie, all of the following are examples of something Vincent's parents could choose for their second child EXCEPT:

A.
eye color

B.
sex

C.
darkness of hair

D.
political beliefs

E.
skin tone
 
 

 
6.
1 pt(s).
All of the following are ways companies in the movie might check on potential future employees (using "genoism") EXCEPT:

A.
hand on a doorknob

B.
saliva on an envelope

C.
calling references

D.
a drug test
 
 

 
7.
1 pt(s).
Which statement is true about Vincent and Anton's last swimming race before Vincent runs off?

A.
Anton wins, as usual

B.
Vincent wins, as usual

C.
Vincent finally wins one time

D.
Anton finally wins one time
 
 

 
8.
1 pt(s).
Identify the meaning and context of the following: "I was never more certain of how far away I was from my goal than when I was standing right beside it."

A.
Vincent knew he loved Irene but could not have her

B.
Anton wanted to catch Vincent but no longer recognized him

C.
Vincent is about to launch but has one more urine test

D.
Vincent wanted to work as a pilot or navigator in Gattaca, but he was a janitor
 
 

 
9.
1 pt(s).
Why has Jerome's genetic identity become a valued commodity?

A.
He can a lot of hard work for someone else

B.
He can provide the right blood and urine to allow someone else to live his superior life

C.
His genetics can be used to breed expensive babies

D.
The government wants him to teach others

E.
He will be frozen and brought back later on
 
 

 
10.
1 pt(s).
According to Eugene (Jerome), why is he paralyzed?

A.
He got drunk and fell

B.
He walked in front of a car when he was sober

C.
He got hurt training for the Olympics

D.
He got hurt while training at Gattaca
 
 

 
11.
1 pt(s).
All of the following can be seen as evidence that the young police officer is Vincent's brother EXCEPT:

A.
He calls Vincent's name in the alley

B.
He tells the older cop that he has researched the family and found no living relatives

C.
He practices swimming in his free time

D.
He introduces himself as Anton Freeman to the Director
 
 

 
12.
1 pt(s).
Which terms best describe most of the settings in the film?

A.
minimalist and colorless

B.
dark and vague

C.
bright and colorful

D.
snow-covered
 
 

 
13.
1 pt(s).
What is remarkable about the twelve-fingered pianist?

A.
He is a faith-birth but can perform better than those who have been genetically altered

B.
He is seen as a freak to be avoided, like Vincent

C.
He can snap his fingers twice on the same hand similtaneously

D.
He is playing a piece that can only be played by someone with 12 fingers
 
 

 
14.
1 pt(s).
What imagery/motif is used to show that Irene and Vincent are interested in one another beyond each others' DNA?

A.
They close their eyes while kissing

B.
They drop cups with saliva samples

C.
They drop pieces of hair in the wind

D.
They ignore warnings from their friends
 
 

 
15.
1 pt(s).
Intercutting is used to create tension when the young police officer and Irene are coming to meet Eugene at his residence. What is Eugene doing as the two approach the house?

A.
Trying to hide all of the the blood and urine samples

B.
Trying to get back home before they get there

C.
Trying to get to Gattaca before Vincent

D.
Trying to win in the swimming race

E.
Trying to get up the stairs
 
 

 
16.
1 pt(s).
Which is used to firmly place the viewer in the future?

A.
Daily outer-space launches and electric cars

B.
Blinking lights and flying cars

C.
Wild hair-dos and tight clothing

D.
Transforming robots
 
 

 
17.
1 pt(s).
How does Eugene summarize his relationship with Vincent at the end of the film?

A.
"I only lent you my piss; you lent me your money."

B.
"I only lent you my dream; you lent me your body."

C.
"I only lent you my body; you lent me your dream."

D.
"I only lent you my name; you lent me your aspirations."
 
 

 
18.
1 pt(s).
Let's say you're happily married in several years and all of your neighbors and friends have opted to have genetically-perfected children. Give three (3) reasons why you would or would not do the same.

 
 
 
 

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