Dystopian Society Quiz

What is a dystopia?

• A futuristic, imagined universe with oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society.

• A place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions.

• A genre of science fiction that deals with utopian societies.

• A historical account of past societies that were considered perfect.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dystopian society?

• Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.

• Information and independent thought are encouraged.

• Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.

• The natural world is banished and distrusted.

What is an example of corporate control in a dystopian society?

• A society where one or more large corporations control society through products, advertising, and/or the media.

• A society controlled by a mindless bureaucracy through a tangle of red tape.

• A society controlled by technology through computers, robots, and scientific means.

• A society controlled by philosophical or religious ideology often enforced through a dictatorship.

How does the dystopian protagonist typically help the audience?

• By showing the positive aspects of the dystopian world.

• By helping the audience recognize the negative aspects of the dystopian world through his or her perspective.

• By enforcing the rules of the dystopian society.

• By remaining indifferent to the societal issues.

What does the term 'Utopia' literally mean?

• Heaven on Earth
• Perfect Society
• 'No place' or 'nowhere'
• Paradise

Why are dystopian stories considered cautionary tales?

• They predict the future accurately

• They entertain with futuristic technology

• They show the dangers of trying to create a perfect society

• They advocate for specific political systems

In a __________ society, everyone's needs are met, and there is no suffering or injustice.

An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect

• Utopia
• Paradise
• Dystopia
• Heaven