Short Story Unit – Dystopia Unit Comprehension Quiz

What is the main theme of The Fun They Had?

• Joy of advancements

• Impact of tech on connection

• Strict learning methods

• School modernization

What activity is considered strange in Leonard Mead’s society in The Pedestrian?

• Walking alone at night

• Watching television

• Shopping at night

• Talking to neighbors

Which literary device does Asimov use to criticize modern education in The Fun They Had?

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Metaphor

What does Multivac symbolize in The Machine That Won the War?

• Human weakness

• Blind trust in technology

• Cold War weaponry

• Efficient leadership

Which literary device critiques the idea of enforced equality in Harrison Bergeron?

• Simile

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Satire

What is the primary method the government uses to enforce equality in Harrison Bergeron?

• Encouraging individuality

• Rewarding unique talents

• Using handicaps to limit abilities

• Offering educational programs

What advice does David McClean give the Hadley family in The Veldt?

• Sell the house and move immediately

• Turn off the house and take a break from technology

• Let the children keep using the nursery

• Install stricter parental controls on the nursery

What item sparks Margie’s interest in the past in The Fun They Had?

• An old newspaper

• A futuristic magazine

• A collection of photos

• A book about traditional schools

What is Bradbury’s main purpose in writing The Pedestrian?

• To explore the joys of urban living

• To warn about the isolation caused by over-reliance on technology

• To show the benefits of staying inside

• To encourage people to watch more television

What environment do Peter and Wendy create in the nursery in The Veldt?

• A snowy tundra

• A desert oasis

• A tropical rainforest

• An African veldt