Dystopian Literature Quiz

What is a dystopia?

• A perfect society
• A perfect society
• A society controlled by technology
• A  bad society, typically dehumanizing and controlling of its citizens 

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The government in a dystopian novel is typically...

• Aristocratic- rule by birthright
• Anarchy- no government
• Democratic- citizen have a voice
• Totalitarian- government has complete control

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In The Hunger Games, citizens are forced into a game where they have to kill one another in order to survive. This is an example of which characteristic of a dystopian society?

• Dehumanization
• Surveillance
• Limited World View
• Propaganda 

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A dystopian protagonist often...

• Wonders why they are not like everyone else
• Is adventrurous and free spirited
• Changes their appearance or name
• Feels trapped and is struggling to escape their society

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Utopian societies reflect most of these qualities EXCEPT ________.

• peaceful government

• a dangerous environment

• independent thought

• equality for all citizens

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A dystopia is a ___________ place

• good

• non-existent

• bad

• futuristic

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Dystopian societies typically

• restrict free thought

• cherish nature

• encourage individualism

• celebrate life

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True or false: corporate control is a form of control in dystopian lit.

• true

• false

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What kind of information and literature is used in dystopian societies in order to control what the citizens know and the information they have access to?

• Propaganda

• Newspapers

• Control over the internet

• Burn all the books

One way that dystopian societies keep their citizens in line is by "dehumanizing" them. Which of the following is NOT an example of this?

• Citizens not always having basic needs met, like food and shelter

• Citizens not having access to loved ones like family and/or mates

• Citizens wearing assigned clothing and working at assigned jobs

• Citizens being allowed to have civil rights and make choices for themselves