Name _________________ _____________
Subject ______________ Teacher ___________ PER_______
Date ________________
GATTACA NOTES
Directions: Answer each question thoroughly, your teacher will check your progress on your way out and
assign an exit slip grade. We will finish the film tomorrow so be sure to bring back this sheet. Failure to bring
back sheet will result in LASALLE.
1) How was Vincent’s childhood/family life affected by his genetic profile?
2) What is Jerome’s (Vincent’s) life expectancy?
3) How was Vincent’s adult life affected?
4) Does Jerome have any weak qualities? What are they?
5) Fill in the blank “After all there is no gene for ____________________”
6) What is a “borrowed ladder” or “de-generate”?
7) What are “valids” and “in-valids” in the story?
8) When Jerome and Irene go to a concert, what is unusual about the piano player?
9) Who killed the mission director? _________________________________
10) Why does Eugene think that he got the better end of the deal?
11) What is 2 positive and 2 negative aspects of the GATTACA world?
12) Discuss FOUR preparations Vincent had to do everyday to pass as Jerome Morrow at GATTACA. Why did he
have to do these preparations?
GATTACA Reflection Questions
Directions: Complete each short essay in complete sentences.
1. What is the significance of the phrase “There is no gene for fate.” What is fate? What are genes? Explain using at
least 5 sentences what this phrase means.
2. During a scene in GATTACA, Vincent’s parents visited a doctor who specialized in child conception to select for
the best traits for his future brother. They hoped that his brother would have the best possible chances for a
successful life. Some of the traits mentioned in GATTACA included intelligence, height and any possibility of
inheritable diseases.
3. If you decided to have a child one day and are given the opportunity to select for special traits, would you do so?
Explain why or why not in a Type 1 Collins. Your response must be at least 2 paragraphs (6-8
sentences/paragraph) and you must explain in detail BOTH the advantages and disadvantages of your choice.
Try to persuade someone why your choice is correct.