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1. There was a strong tradition of telling science fiction stories before the invention of film.

Answer: NOT GIVEN

2. Science fiction is also called 'speculative fiction' because it talks about developments that have not happened yet.

Explanation: Passage 1 (sentence 3) "The writer - totally new."

Answer: YES

3. 2001: A Space Odyssey influenced later science fiction films.

Explanation: Passage 2 (sentence 1) "The seminal - Odyssey. "

Answer: YES

4. When the movie Blade Runner first opened, throngs of eager fans went to see it.

Explanation: Passage 3 (sentence 3) "When the film - not very popular."

Answer: NO

5. Movie directors generally reject working on science fiction screenplays.

Answer: NOT GIVEN