Dystopian Fiction Quiz

What is the main claim of the author in the text?

• Dystopian fiction exaggerates existing problems in our reality to show readers what could happen if society continues down a certain path.

• Both utopian and dystopian fiction are used to warn readers about the risks of attempting to alter a society in any way.

• While dystopian fiction is entertaining to read, it doesn't reflect realistic concerns with our current society, or a possible future society.

• Both Utopian and dystopian fiction are used to distort reality to the point in which it is no longer recognizable or realistic.

Which detail from the text best supports the author's claim about dystopian fiction exaggerating existing problems?

• "Walking through carnivals, we love to laugh at the versions of ourselves that appear in the funhouse mirror." (Paragraph 1)

• "The perfection that More, and other philosophers who wrote about utopias, imagined was never intended to be real." (Paragraph 3)

• "Dystopian authors argued that the pursuit of perfection will inevitably lead not to 'no place' but to a 'bad place', because of flaws within the system." (Paragraph 6)

• "Women are forced to wear outfits that correspond to their class, and no one is given any choice. In some dystopias, the lack of choice is enforced by the government." (Paragraph 11)

How does the author's discussion of George Orwell's 1984 contribute to the text?

• It shows how our society can avoid becoming the world depicted in 1984.

• It proves how unrealistically dystopian fiction portrays social and political issues.

• It stresses how inevitable it is for our society to become the society depicted in 1984.

• It gives examples of how dystopian fiction is based on what the author observed in reality.

How does the description of the 1900s in paragraphs 5-6 help us understand the qualities of dystopian literature?

• It shows that dystopian literature is based on historical events and progress.

• It highlights the flaws and failures of technological advancements in the 1900s.

• It explains why dystopian literature emerged as a response to failed attempts at perfection.

• It demonstrates the impact of social and political factors on the development of dystopian literature.

How does the author use the analogy of 'funhouse mirrors' to help readers understand dystopian fiction?

• It emphasizes the entertaining and humorous aspects of dystopian literature.

• It suggests that dystopian literature distorts reality to the point of being unrecognizable.

• It highlights the role of technology in creating distorted versions of society.

• It shows how dystopian literature reflects the flaws and imperfections of our collective selves.

What is a common theme in dystopian fiction related to health and genetics?

• The eradication of diseases and the possibility of extending human lifespan.

• The dangers of genetic engineering and the loss of natural obstacles.

• The importance of individuality and the wisdom of the crowd.

• The perils of misinformation and the manipulation of society.

What is a common theme in dystopian fiction related to misinformation?

• The eradication of diseases and the possibility of extending human lifespan.

• The dangers of genetic engineering and the loss of natural obstacles.

• The importance of individuality and the wisdom of the crowd.

• The perils of misinformation and the manipulation of society.

What is a common theme in dystopian fiction related to lack of individuality?

• The eradication of diseases and the possibility of extending human lifespan.

• The dangers of genetic engineering and the loss of natural obstacles.

• The importance of individuality and the wisdom of the crowd.

• The perils of misinformation and the manipulation of society.

Why do dystopian fiction and utopian fiction have common themes and styles?

• Because they both aim to entertain readers with exaggerated versions of reality.

• Because they both reflect the flaws and imperfections of our society.

• Because they both present unrealistic and unattainable visions of perfection.

• Because they both warn readers about the risks of pursuing perfection.

What do dystopian authors hope to achieve by holding up a funhouse mirror to society?

• To entertain readers with distorted versions of reality.

• To warn readers about the dangers of pursuing perfection.

• To provoke discussion and examination of contemporary political and social structures.

• To manipulate readers' perceptions and beliefs about society.