BNW 7-9

How are Linda and John different from the other savages?

• They are taller and thinner than the others.

• They are much younger than the others.

• They are more educated in the ways of civilization.

• They are not telepathic and others are.

Why is Lenina disgusted by Linda?

• Linda is very emotional and honest about her feelings.

• Linda has aged naturally, become fat, lost some of her teeth, and is filthy.

• Linda is flirtatious and makes a pass at Bernard.

• Linda is self confident and cheerful. Lenina can't understand how anyone can feel that

 The women don't understand Linda's previous conditioning and whip her when she

unknowingly violates one of their rules. What did she do?

• She reads in public. Books have been forbidden for all but the tribal elders.

• She takes baths every few days. They only bathe twice a year.

•  She drinks wine. Only the men are allowed to do this.

• She attempts to have relations with some of their husbands. This society is

  monogamous.

What things does Mitsima teach John?

• Mitsima teaches John to work clay and make a bow.

• Mitsima teaches John to make trails and stalk prey.

• Mitsima teaches John to read and write.

• Mitsima teaches John to speak Zuni and do the ritual tribal dances.

What book does Pope bring for John?

• The Holy Bible

• War and Peace

• The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

• The Life and Works of Our Ford

What feeling do Bernard and John have in common?

• They both feel superior to, and contemptuous of, others.

• They both feel inferior because of their heights.

• They feel alone and different.

• They feel afraid.

To whom does John liken Lenina?

• Mary, the Blessed Mother

• Juliet

• Mrs. Ford

• Athena