Story of Your Life Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What do the heptapods say is their reason for coming to earth? (from Part 3)

To investigate.

To conquer.

To exploit.

To surrender.

2.

Why are Dr. Banks and Gary Donnelly “even” in Part 5? (from Part 5)

Neither Dr. Banks nor Gary can understand Heptapod B.

Dr. Banks cannot understand Gary’s conversations with the heptapods in Heptapod A: Gary cannot understand Dr. Banks’ conversations with the heptapods about why they’ve come to Earth.

Dr. Banks cannot understand Gary’s conversations with the heptapods about physics: Gary cannot understand Dr. Banks’ conversations with the heptapods in Heptapod B.

Neither Dr. Banks nor Gary feels it is safe or wise to trust the heptapods.

3.

Who is the father of Dr. Banks’ daughter? (from Part 8)

Heptapod A.

Colonel Weber.

Gary Donnelly.

Burghart.

4.

In the context of the story, what is a looking glass? (from Part 2)

A device for communication planted on earth by the aliens.

A device for communication with the aliens designed and constructed by humans.

A mirror sent to earth by the aliens.

A mirror set up by the humans to monitor their actions during research.

5.

Given what the narrative has revealed about both the heptapods and humanity’s interactions with them, why do you think the heptapods see so much similarity between themselves and humans? (from Part 8)

Because the humans acted in the way they did, the heptapods see both races as being essentially both suspicious and manipulative.

Because the heptapods acted in the way they did, they see both races as being desperate to control the other.

Because the humans acted in the way they did, the heptapods see both races as being essentially both peaceful and curious.

Because the heptapods acted in the way they did, they see both races as being unable to communicate effectively.

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