Dystopian Literature Quiz #1

Jonas “remembered that moment of palpable, stomach-sinking terror when the aircraft streaked above.”

The best meaning of the adjective palpable is:

• noticeable

• unclear

• enjoyable

• terrifying

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In Chapter 2, Mother cautions Jonas that the Ceremony of the Twelve is the last of the Ceremonies as their Assignments. The reader can infer that the reason Mother tells Jonas this is:

• To prepare him for the celebration that goes with being a Twelve.

• To remind him to be prepared to accept his Assignment readily

• To remind him that childhood ends with the Ceremony of the Twelves.

• To ensure that Jonas knows all the rules for the Ceremony.

In Chapter 3, Lily notices that Gabriel has light eyes like Jonas. The narrator states that “No one mentioned such things; it was not a rule, but was considered rude to call attention to things that were unsettling or different about individuals.”

The reader can infer that in Jonas’s society:

• Conformity in all things is emphasized.

• Differences are celebrated.

• Genetic engineering has not been perfected.

• Light eyes are considered evil.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What happened to the old man's memory of the ride on the sled after he transmitted it to

Jonas?

• It became a reality

• It turned into a nightmare

• It was forever lost to the old man

• Now the old man and Jonas can enjoy the memory together

In Animal Farm, Sugarcandy mountain seems to symbolize which of the following

• Another farm

• A candy store

• A mountain made of sugar

• Heaven

What did Benjamin mean by his remark, “Donkeys live a long time. None of you has ever seen a dead donkey?”

• He is not going to get involved and only truly cares about himself.

• He is proud of his old age as he lives a healthy lifestyle

• He promises to obey the commands of the pigs in order to stay alive

• He does not want to read the commandments as it may cause another rebellion amongst the animals.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“The animals lashed ropes round these, and then all together, cows, horses, sheep, any animal that could lay hold of the rope-even the pigs sometimes joined in at critical moments…”

This text shows…

• Strict control by the government

• Scare tactics used by Squealer (propaganda)

• Class distinction among the animals.

• Lack of faith in government planning.

When Squealer announced, “Comrade Napoleon was dying!” What was really happening?

• Napoleon was hungover

• Napoleon was actually dead

• Napoleon had been wounded

• Napoleon was losing his mind.

The Chief Elder says in connection to Asher, “We even gave a little thought to some retroactive chastisement for the one who had been Asher’s Instructor of the Threes so long ago.

The best meaning of chastisement is:

• reward

• compliment

• punishment

• exile

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Why is Snowball to blame for all the problems on the farm?

• He is the cause of all the problems

• It helps Napoleon maintain control

• Snowball comes to the animals in their dreams

• Snowball has teamed up with neighboring farms