Question 1

As a reflection of its time and audience, The X-Files storylines emphasize ________.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

As a reflection of its time and audience, Star Trek storylines emphasize ________.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

The X-Files reinforces our fundamental vision of ourselves as _____________.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

In Serenity, terraforming results in a world on the outer planets that has too few resources for humans. This causes __________.

Accepted Answer

The lack of resources leads to the resurgence of age-old brutal forces as people compete for survival.

Question 5

In Serenity, the Reavers are NOT____________________________________.

Accepted Answer

Reavers in the "Serenity" universe are not androids from outer space; they are humans who have been driven to madness by an experimental chemical.

Question 6

In Firefly, Captain Mal Reynolds most often represents the values of the __________________.

Accepted Answer

Captain Mal Reynolds often represents the values of the individual, emphasizing personal freedom, independence, and self-reliance throughout the series.

Question 7

__________________-one of the most frequent motifs in mythology-forms the basic structure of Stagecoach.

Accepted Answer

The journey is a fundamental motif in mythology and serves as the core structure of the film "Stagecoach," where the storyline revolves around a group of passengers traveling together on a stagecoach.

Question 8

For the characters in both Stagecoach and Firefly, the wilderness is a ___________________.

Accepted Answer

In both "Stagecoach" and "Firefly," the wilderness serves as a neutral stage where the characters' interactions and developments unfold, rather than being a refuge, place of beauty, or source of energy.

Question 9

Mal Reynolds can be considered a trickster figure because he ______________________________________.

Accepted Answer

Mal Reynolds can be considered a trickster figure because he rebels against civilization and authority, provides people with elements of civilization, and allows a funeral service for victims of the Reavers.

Question 10

"Liminal space" is Victor Turner's term for___________________.

Accepted Answer

"Liminal space" in Victor Turner's theory refers to a transitional or transformative space where normal limits and structures are temporarily suspended, representing a period of ambiguity, a threshold between two different states or phases. It is often associated with rites of passage and social rituals.

Question 11

________________________ directed the 1939 classic Western Stagecoach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________ directed the 1939 classic Western Stagecoach....

Question 12

In Serenity, ____________________ is the process used to make lifeless planets and moons habitable for human beings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Serenity, ____________________ is the process used...

Question 13

In this article, "Stagecoach in Space: The Legacy of Firefly," the author highlights the constant tension in _________________ between the good of the individual and the good of the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this article, "Stagecoach in Space: The...

Question 14

Many fans of Firefly are attracted to Mal Reynolds' _____________________ political philosophy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many fans of Firefly are attracted to...

Question 15

___________________ is the literary term for the hero's journey to hell that ultimately results in valuable self-knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ is the literary term for the...

Question 16

Apache: Stagecoach :: ________________ : Serenity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Apache: Stagecoach :: ________________ : Serenity...

Question 17

In both Stagecoach and Firefly, the characters coalesce into a type of family called a ___________________ after John Ford's standard grouping of characters in his films.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In both Stagecoach and Firefly, the characters...

Question 18

In both Stagecoach and Firefly, ____________________ make the choices about the groups they will belong to-a phenomenon explained by Victor Turner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In both Stagecoach and Firefly, ____________________ make...

Question 19

As a counterpart to Mal Reynolds, ____________________ is a trickster in Greek mythology because he stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a counterpart to Mal Reynolds, ____________________...

Question 20

The ______________________, defined by Carl Jung, can be applied in this chapter to the characters whose journey ultimately brings them to self-realization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________, defined by Carl Jung, can...

Quiz 42: Stagecoach and Firefly: the Journey Into the Unknown in Westerns and Science Fiction, Fred Erisman