a. Nikola Tesla
b. Jules Verne
c. K.W. Jeter
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
f. You
2. Who invented the wheel (yes, it qualifies as Steampunk, as do all things. It’s a state of mind, folks, a state of mind.)-
a. Nikola Tesla
b. Jules Verne
c. Fred Flintstone
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
f. You
2. Was Queen Victoria-
a. A queen
b. Actually a man in drag (also a queen, in a different sense)
c. Jack the Ripper’s mother
d. An electrically powered automaton designed by
Nikola Tesla
e. A character in a Jules Verne novel
f. You
3. Does a steam locomotive run on-
a. Steam
b. Diesel
c. Electricity
d. Queen Victoria
e. Earl Grey Tea
f. You
4. When is it appropriate to wear goggles?
a. When swimming
b. When working in your lab or shop
c. When piloting an airship
d. All of the time, day & night, never take them off (whether on hat, top of head, face or somewhere noticeable on one’s person, so others know how truly steampunk you are.)
e. Never (be rebellious, be daring, say NO to goggles even when advised to wear for protection! Just make sure you have a good medical plan.)
f. You
4. What is a gear?
a. An actor and practicing Buddhist whose first name is Richard (yes, yes, I know he spells it differently, don't
nit pick over trivialities!)
b. Stuff you take camping/hiking
c. Simply an anagram of the word ‘rage’
d. An item that should always be found somewhere on one’s clothing or accessories
e. How one shifts an automobile
f. You
5. What is the steampunk drink of choice?
a. Tea
b. Tea
c. Tea
d. Tea
E. Tea, phone home :)
f. You (preferably ground, to fit the infuser, then simmered slowly to attain maximum flavour.)
6. So, then, what is the proper Steampunk response to ‘Tea? One lump or two?’
a. ‘Wot Wot!’
b. ‘I say, old bean’
c. ‘Slag off you bloody rotter!’
d. ‘Jolly Good!’
e. ‘Sod Off, Nancy!’
F. You!
7. What are acceptable Steampunk persona?
a. Airship Captain
b. Lady
c. Pirate (of the aether, of course)
d. Airship Captain (male)
e. Airship Captain (female)
f. You <(not an acceptable answer if you are none of the above)
8. If you had a time machine, to what era would you travel?
a. Victorian London
b. Victorian London
c. Victorian London
d. Victorian London
e. New Jersey
f. OR Victorian London (because ‘New Jersey’ is not an era, you septic knob!’)
9. What is the preferred mode of travel for Steampunk(s)?
a. Airship
b. Dirigible
c. Blimp
d. Zeppelin
e. Tardis
f. Penny Farting (suited with a one cent combustion engine. No, it was not misspelled. Must I explain everything? Think about it.)
10. So, how Steampunk are YOU?
Yes, a short essay is required for this one.