What is a utopia?

• A society with highly desirable qualities, presenting itself as the ideal paradise.

• A society full of misery, corruption, injustice, poverty, and terror.

• A futuristic society with oppressive societal control.

• A society with no government or rules.

What is a dystopia?

• A society with highly desirable qualities, presenting itself as the ideal paradise.

• A society full of misery, corruption, injustice, poverty, and terror.

• A society with no government or rules.

• A society where everyone is equal and happy.

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

• Misery

• Corruption

• Happiness

• Injustice

In a dystopian society, who often exercises oppressive societal control?

• A democratic leader

• A totalitarian leader

• A benevolent leader

• A community council

What is one purpose of dystopian texts?

• To entertain readers with fantasy worlds

• To help the reader recognize negative aspects in their own world

• To provide historical information

• To describe natural phenomena

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of dystopian texts?

• To raise philosophical or moral questions about humans

• To serve as a warning against certain political ideologies

• To position readers to think differently about their society

• To provide scientific explanations

How do dystopian texts inspire social action?

• By illustrating the benefits of technological advancements

• By preventing the horrors they illustrate

• By promoting economic growth

• By encouraging travel and exploration

Which of the following characteristics might a dystopian protagonist have?

• Believes that something is terribly wrong in society.

• Is often a social outcast or lower-class citizen who is disadvantaged by the system.

• Shows courage by putting themselves in danger by risking their life.

• All of the above.

A dystopian protagonist often helps the audience recognize what?

• The positive aspects of the dystopian world.

• The negative aspects of the dystopian world.

• The neutral aspects of the dystopian world.

• The historical aspects of the dystopian world.

What does a dystopian protagonist often do regarding social and political systems?

• Accepts them without question.

• Questions them and often tries to change them.

• Ignores them completely.

• Supports them fully.