A Cinderella Story Quiz: Famous Fairy Tales

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What is the term 'cyborg' derived from?

Cybernetic and organism

What is the main character of the novel, Cinder, in terms of her identity?

A cyborg, with both human and cybernetic components

What is a common theme in the novel, especially in relation to Cinder's character?

The blurred lines between technology and humanity

What is the origin of the Cinderella story, according to the Abilene Public Library's virtual classroom?

Thousands of versions from all over the world Signup and view all the answers

How does the novel, Cinder, adapt the Cinderella story?

By incorporating and changing the Cinderella story in significant ways Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 1960 in relation to the term 'cyborg'?

The year the term 'cyborg' was coined by Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of hovers and netscreens in the chapter?

They represent the futuristic setting of the story. Signup and view all the answers

How does Peony differ from Adri and Pearl?

She is kinder and more compassionate towards Cinder. Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the Cinderella story, as mentioned in the chapter?

Good vs evil. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ID chips in the chapter?

They represent the integration of technology into human life. Signup and view all the answers

How does the chapter relate to the historical context of science fiction?

It is inspired by the futuristic concepts of science fiction. Signup and view all the answers

What does Adri's reluctance to send Cinder to the ball reveal about her character?

She is afraid of losing her only source of income. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind Marissa Meyer's novel Cinder?

A cyborg version of Cinderella Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme among the four novels in the Lunar Chronicles series?

They are all based on different fairy tales Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the collection of romantic works written by Marissa Meyer?

Serendipity: Ten Romantic Works, Transformed Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 2022 in relation to Marissa Meyer's work?

The year her novel Cinder was chosen to be adapted into a film Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the university where Marissa Meyer earned her bachelor's degree in creative writing and children's literature?

Pacific Lutheran University Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Marissa Meyer's husband, whom she married two months before Cinder was published?

Jesse Taylor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cinderella Story

The original Cinderella story has thousands of versions, with the earliest written versions coming from Greece.
The Chinese story, Ye Xian, was recorded around 860 CE, while the French version was written in 1697.
The French story written by Charles Perrault is the most well-known in its English translation and was used by Walt Disney to create the animated version in 1950.

Cyborgs

The word "cyborg" comes from the combination of "cybernetic" and "organism" and was coined in 1960 by Manfred Clynes and Nathan S. Kline.
The main character of the novel, Cinder, is a cyborg.
Cinder's story was inspired by a dream where Cinderella was a cyborg and instead of the traditional story where her shoe falls off, the cyborg lost her foot at the ball.

Marissa Meyer and Cinder

Marissa Meyer wrote a futuristic version of "Puss in Boots" for a contest, which inspired the idea for Cinder.
The novel, Cinder, was released in 2012, became a New York Times bestseller, and was chosen to be adapted into a film in 2022.
Cinder is the first in a series of four novels called the Lunar Chronicles, each based on a different fairy tale.
Marissa Meyer has written 12 novels, a number of shorter works, three short stories, and a collection, Serendipity: Ten Romantic Works, Transformed.

Marissa Meyer's Personal Life

Marissa Meyer married Jesse Taylor two months before Cinder was published.
She lives in Tacoma, Washington, her hometown.
In 2015, Meyer and Taylor adopted twin daughters, Sloane and Delaney.

Historical and Cultural Contexts for the Novel

Marissa Meyer attended Pacific Lutheran University in Washington, earning her bachelor's degree in creative writing and children's literature.
She earned a master's degree in Publishing from Pace University in New York State.

Analysis of Cinder

The opening quote directly connects to what happens to Cinder.
The story introduces the evil stepmother and her two daughters, with a twist that one of the stepsisters, Peony, cares about Cinder.
The theme of good vs evil is present in the novel, beyond just the way Adri treats Cinder.
Important types of technology in this chapter include hovers, netscreens, and ID chips.
These technologies have become an integral part of our lives, with hoverboards and hovercrafts, jumbotrons, and electronic billboards.