Character Reactions and Events in Literature

In Chapter 6 of 'Brave New World', Bernard and Lenina travel to Santa Fe, staying in a luxurious hotel. Lenina is thrilled by the amenities, while Bernard is preoccupied with his own issues. They meet the warden of the reservation, who explains the lack of escape and the existence of birth there. Bernard receives bad news from Helmholtz about his impending exile to Iceland, which shakes his confidence. Lenina remains delighted by the hotel's offerings, while Bernard grapples with the reality of his situation. The narrative highlights the power of society over individuals, as seen in the warden's control and the electrified fence surrounding the reservation.

What mode of transportation do Bernard and Lenina use to travel to New Mexico?

• A car

• A train

• A rocket

• A plane

How does Lenina feel about the amenities at the hotel in Santa Fe?

• Confused

• Ecstatic

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

What does the warden of the reservation explain to Bernard and Lenina?

• The reservation is a paradise

• Birth does not exist here

• Everyone is free to leave

• There is no escape

What does Bernard suddenly remember about his apartment?

• He left a window open

• He left the lights on

• He left the Oda Cologne tap running

• He forgot to lock the door

What bad news does Helmholtz share with Bernard?

• He lost his job

• His apartment was robbed

• His car was stolen

• He is being exiled to Iceland

How does Bernard react to the news of his exile?

• He takes soma tablets

• He laughs it off

• He plans a party

• He decides to run away

What does Bernard see from the plane that makes him pass out?

• A beautiful sunset

• A storm

• The electrified fence

• A wild animal

What is Lenina's reaction to the hotel's offerings?

• She is angry

• She is confused

• She is unimpressed

• She is overjoyed

What does Bernard understand about Lenina's feelings towards unhappiness?

• She is confused by it

• She embraces it

• She hates it

• She is indifferent

What does Bernard realize about his earlier confidence?

• It was weak

• It was too strong

• It was misplaced

• It was justified