Story of Your Life Quiz

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How does Dr. Banks’ consideration of a “Book of Ages” reflect her personal experience? (from Part 6)

The “Book of Ages” is Dr. Banks’ nickname for her diary.

The “Book of Ages” is Dr. Banks’ nickname for the complex sentences of Heptapod B.

The book’s premise – having a record of a person’s entire life – reflects Dr. Banks’ experience of being aware of all the times in the lives of the heptapods at the same moment.

The book’s premise – having a record of a person’s entire life – reflects Dr. Banks’ experience of being aware of all the times in her own life at the same moment.

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 peaceful and curious.

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 suspicious and manipulative.

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

What is the most similar term for what Dr. Banks describes as the “cause and effect” way in which humans experience time? (from Part 6)

Fragmented.

Linear.

Concurrent.

Inescapable.

What is the significance of the moment with the bowl in the grocery store? (from Part 6)

It was / is the first time that Dr. Banks realizes that she has fallen in love with Gary Donnelly.

It was / is the first time that Dr. Banks experiences the convergence of various time-separated incidents into a single moment.

It was / is the first time that Dr. Banks experiences an insight into Fermat’s Principle.

It was / is the first time that Dr. Banks experiences an insight into the nature of the Heptapod A vocabulary.

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

Colonel Weber.

Heptapod A.

Gary Donnelly.

Burghart.