A Dystopian Debrief - What in the World is It?

Utopia is a perfect world. What is the antonym for utopia?

• cornucopia

• amblyopia

• myopia

• dystopia

True or False. In a dystopian world, individuality is viewed negatively.

• True

• False

Which might be a primary conflict in a dystopian novel? Check the THREE that could apply.

• A natural disaster that destroys cities and topples government.

• The world's communications grid shuts down without warning.

• Political issues divide a country and cause a civil war.

• Teenagers have a wild party in their neighborhood,and the town sheriff is called to the scene.

Which would NOT be part of a dystopian setting?

• poverty

• peace and prosperity

• militarized police

• warfare

In dystopian novels, young protagonists protest the status quo. What does "status quo" mean?

• professional employment status

• relating to civil government

• what's currently accepted as normal

• rebellion

In dystopian societies, the government uses propaganda to control its citizens. What is propaganda?

• an advertisement selling a product, service, or event

• information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular point of view

• interested in or active in politics

• people settled in a certain area or place

Which three statements are true of a dystopian society?

• Individual freedoms are restricted.

• Citizens are under constant surveillance.

• Individuality is celebrated and rewarded.

• Citizens fear the outside world.

What is restricted in a dystopian society? Pick two.

• freedom of information

• surveillance

• militarized police

• independent thought

Who originated the term "utopia" in the 1516 book about a perfect fictional island society?

• Sir Thomas More

• Kendrick Lamar

• Bangtan Boys

• J.K. Rowling

Which two books are members of the dystopian genre?

• Hunger Games

• Scythe

• The Hate You Give

• The Crossover