Dystopian Literature & Fahrenheit 451

Dystopian literature became popular after which war?

• Revolutionary War
• American Civil War
• World War II
• Vietnam Conflict

Dystopian literature serves as a(n) _______ of current societal trends.

• celebration
• examination
• criticism
• observation

Dystopias are

• perfect.
• imperfect.
• realistic.
• idealistic.

Choose THREE things that are restricted in a dystopian society?

• access to money
• freedom
• information
• independent thought

How are citizens primarily controlled in a dystopia?

• media
• government
• education
• propaganda

How are people within a dystopia often treated?

• They are celebrated for their contributions.
• They are recognized for their talents.
• They are dehumanized and treated as objects.
• They are encouraged to become leaders and innovators.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of control used in dystopian literature?

• educational
• religious
• govermental
• technological

Characters in dystopian works are likely to

• be celebrated for their differences.
• feel trapped and question the way things are.
• support and/or lead those in power.
• hide from the authorities.

Which of the following is NOT a common or popular theme of dystopian literature?

• technological advances that enslave humans or regiment their lives
• the mandatory division of people into castes or groups with specialized jobs or roles
• a collective loss of memory and history, making mankind easier to manipulate psychologically, and leading to dehumanizatio
• the celebration of nature and humanity working together in peaceful unity

Which of the following books is NOT dystopian?

• Hunger Games
• Divergent
• Romeo and Juliet
• The Giver