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WorksheetsHuxley's Brave New World Review
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 2hrs 56mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was Helmholtz's reaction when Bernard was talking about the Director?
a)
Has Bernard's back and backs him up.
b)
he thought Bernard had self-pity and stares at the floor.
c)
Speaks to the Director about Iceland
d)
Goes to Iceland with him.
2.
What does Lenina do that irritates Bernard when they are in the helicopter over the ocean?
a)
Jumps out the helicopter
b)
Sings out loud
c)
Turns on the radio
d)
She won't stop talking
3.
Why does the Director try to send Bernard to Iceland?
a)
He has lacked infantile decorum
b)
Hes been a bad boy
c)
To experience the cult
d)
He was banished
4.
Why does Mustapha Mond quote Ford saying “History is bunk”?
a)
To explain the way human beings are made in the World State
b)
To emphasize the reason students do not know about the past
c)
To reiterate the Director’s emphasis on privacy and secrecy
d)
Because every official in the World State is required to quote Ford
5.
Why does the World State control social relationships?
a)
Because strong emotions are destabilizing
b)
Because most people are inherently loners
c)
Because isolated populations are easier to govern
d)
Because reproduction is now technological
6.
What weakened resistance to the World State?
a)
A propaganda campaign and the suppression of books
b)
The outbreak of disease and war among the resistors
c)
The welcome implementation of the caste system
d)
A global crisis that generated a universal enemy
7.
What is soma designed to do?
a)
Appease all fears, both rational and irrational
b)
Allow people to feel young throughout their lives
c)
Mimic the hormonal effects of pregnancy without being pregnant
d)
Enable individuals to transition from one caste to another
8.
Why is promiscuity a virtue celebrated by the World State?
a)
Because there is a desire for a bigger population
b)
Because randomness is the foundation for the World State
c)
Because sexual desire is seen as an invaluable asset
d)
Because it eliminates emotional attachment
9.
Who is Mustapha Mond?
a)
Controller of Western Europe
b)
Controller of Eastern Europe
c)
Controller of the USA
d)
Controller of Bryan's Hair Salon
10.
What does Mustapha Mond compare narrow channeling of emotion and desire to?
a)
Water under pressure in a pipe
b)
Water in a waterfal
c)
A bomb about to explode
d)
A convict in a jail trying to escape
11.
How does the episode in the elevator portray the robot-like characteristics of the lower-caste workers?
a)
It reveals how much the lower casters hate their jobs.
b)
It reveals how unthinking and pathetic the lives of the people have become.
c)
It reveals how much time the people devote to their jobs.
d)
It reveals how although the lower castes have choices, they choose to live in elevators.
12.
Bernard and Hemlholtz's friendship is based upon their...
a)
desire to overthrow the BNW.
b)
awareness of their individuality.
c)
desire for Lenina
d)
desire to write poetry
13.
Taking soma is likely to produce all of the following except
a)
physical comfort
b)
mild hallucination
c)
a desire to make the world a better place
d)
conformity to the values of the society
14.
The use of the Bokanovsky Process serves what purpose?
a)
to produce identical beings who are not competitive and will do the work higher class individuals do not want to do.
b)
to give the Alphas something for target practice
c)
to create beings to consume surplus food
d)
to produce beings who will work together for a common philosophical belief
15.
Huxley uses all of the following parallels to parody a Christian religious service EXCEPT
a)
singing hymns in celebration of individuality and non-conformity
b)
making the sign of the T
c)
using the phrase Our Ford
d)
soma as a part of a communion service
16.
When John visits Eton, he hears a class discussing the savage reservation. Why doesn't the BNW include the reservation in its society?
a)
the reservation is not considered worth the cost of civilizing
b)
the savages are too ugly to be apart of the BNW
c)
the savages took a vote and chose not to join the BNW
d)
The BNW likes the way the reservation looks and wants to keep it natural.
17.
"The greatest moralizing and socializing force of all time" refers to
a)
hypnopaedia
b)
Bokanovsky's Process
c)
Podsnap's Technique
d)
Surrogate
18.
All of the advantages of Christianity and alcohol; none of their defects- describes
a)
mescal
b)
hypnopaedia
c)
soma
d)
heroin
19.
John attempts to deny and destroy his desire for Lenina by
a)
writing in his journal
b)
praying
c)
whipping himself
d)
taking a pilgrimage to Canterbury
20.
Why does John kill himself?
a)
he succumed to soma and sex; he became a part of all that he hates.
b)
He realized he could never have Lenina's love.
c)
he can not bear to live without Linda.
d)
he is too lonely to survive,
21.
John views all of the following as evils in the BNW EXCEPT
a)
people do not think for themselves.
b)
people take soma instead of facing life problems
c)
people are too promiscuous
d)
people have a vague understanding of Christianity
22.
"Murder kills only the individual--and, after all, what is an individual?" From this statement, all are true EXCEPT
a)
the BNW values the individual's unique contribution to society
b)
people are easily replaced in the BNW
c)
murder of an individual is less threatening to stability than a threat directed towards society
d)
people, like other commodities, can be easily manufactured
23.
What is decanting?
a)
a party for Alphas in which soma is mixed with alcohol
b)
a process of removing fetuses from bottles in which they were matured
c)
a process for extracting savages from electrical wires
d)
the method used for recyceling synthetic wires
24.
All of the following scientists contributed reaserch used in BNW EXCEPT
a)
Ford
b)
Pavlov
c)
Eddison
d)
Freud
25.
All of the following are true EXCEPT
a)
John retreats to the lighthouse
b)
Hundreds of people came to experience the Savage
c)
John sees Lenina and goes into a frenzy.
d)
John finds sancutary and peace in the lighthouse
26.
The World State's Motto is:
a)
Community, Identity, Stability
b)
Community, Identity, Sterility
c)
Community, Independence, Freedom
d)
Community, Independence, Stability
27.
Bokanovsky's Process focuses on:
a)
Psychological Development
b)
Genetic and Human Cloning
c)
Moral Development
d)
The Susceptibility Doctrine
28.
It is important to ensure citizens do not enjoy flowers as:
a)
It prevents them from enjoying life
b)
It creates unity amongst the people
c)
It prevents them from using mass transport for pointless reasons
d)
It prevents them from exposure to harmful allergens
29.
The scene in the elevator (Chapter 4) showcases that Bernard:
a)
Does not fit in with other members of his caste
b)
Is uninterested in Lenina
c)
Fits in very well with other members of his caste
d)
Works very hard at his job as an elevator operator
30.
In Chapter 4, Lenina unveils that Bernard has asked her to accompany him to:
a)
Mexico
b)
Arizona
c)
California
d)
New Mexico
31.
Soma is:
a)
A drug-like substance citizens use to enhance their mood
b)
A liquor that allows citizens to feel true emotions
c)
A drug-like substance citizens use to forget everything they encountered that day
d)
A liquor that tastes like blueberries
32.
The Director recounts his owns experiences on the reservation in which he tells Bernard:
a)
He met his wife on the reservation
b)
He lost his companion on the reservation
c)
He was attacked by savages on the reservation
d)
He became Director by traveling to the reservation
33.
The Director threatens to send Bernard to Iceland because:
a)
His behavior is not fit for an Alpha
b)
He is spending too much time with Lenina
c)
He is not producing enough materials at his job during the work week
d)
He does not like Bernard as he is dating the Director's Ex
34.
Lenina comments "What a horrible colour khaki is" (62). What does this show?
a)
That her personality is not as likeable as it seems.
b)
That she is different from everyone else, just like Bernard.
c)
That she has been spending too much time with Henry.
d)
That hypnopaedia works and is almost unnoticeable to them.
35.
What is something that people SHOULD NOT do in this society.
a)
Do drugs
b)
Work hard
c)
Think deeply
d)
Have sex
36.
Why does Bernard have to shout at the Deltas? Why won't they obey him?
a)
They do not see him as an Alpha because of his size.
b)
They know his reputation and try to ignore him.
c)
All Deltas try to disobey Alphas unless they are put in their place.
d)
He doesn't. They do what he says immediately.
37.
What are people used for after they die and are cremated in the World State?
a)
Their ashes are used for scientific research.
b)
They are not used, but just dumped into the air.
c)
Their phosphorus gasses are used for agriculture.
d)
Their phosphorus gasses are used for creating new humans.
38.
How is Bernard's new-found popularity ruined?
a)
He is rude to the Arch-Community-Songster
b)
John refuses to join Bernard's party
c)
John returns to the Savage Reservation
d)
Bernard is sent to Iceland
39.
Mustapha Mond has reviewed a paper titled A New Theory of Biology and rejected it. Why does he reject it?
a)
The author plagiarized the paper
b)
He felt that it could have been written better and asks for rewrites
c)
He felt that the ideas presented could undo the conditioning of the higher caste individuals who read it
d)
He is in a bad mood and is rejecting everything presented to him
40.
What did Helmholtz do to cause him trouble with the Principal of the school?
a)
He gave too many students failing grades
b)
He read aloud a poem about being alone
c)
He told the students to ignore their conditioning and do whatever they want
d)
He gave the students an inappropriate assignment
41.
Why does Helmholtz's reaction to John's reading of Romeo and Juliet upset John?
a)
Helmholtz starts to cry because of the beauty of the words
b)
Helmholtz tries to tell John how the writing could be improved
c)
Helmholtz laughs at the idea of talking of parents and also the girl's inability to pick her own lover
d)
Helmholtz feels that Shakespeare is an unimportant writer
42.
"Did you eat something that didn't agree with you?" asked Bernard.
The Savage nodded. "I ate_____________."
The Savage nodded. "I ate_____________."
a)
Mustard
b)
Civilization
c)
Soma
d)
Nothing
43.
Who says, "But I don't want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin."
a)
Mustapha Mond
b)
John the Savage
c)
Bernard Marx
d)
Helmholtz Watson
44.
The reporter from Hourly Radio tries to interview John the Savage, but the result is John kicking and breaking the reporter's____________.
a)
Arm
b)
Coccyx
c)
Camera
d)
Jaw
45.
John ends up living in which building?
a)
Theater
b)
Courthouse
c)
Lighthouse
d)
Cave
46.
Why do the women want to hurt Linda?
a)
Because she is prettier than them
b)
Because she can read
c)
Because she sleeps with their husbands
d)
Because she weaves so well
47.
What physical characteristic is most shocking to Lenina about the people at the reservation?
a)
They are naked.
b)
Some are old.
c)
They dance to drums.
d)
They are painted.
48.
What part of the savage ceremony does Lenina appreciate?
a)
drums
b)
whipping
c)
singing
d)
painted faces
49.
What do John and Bernard have in common?
a)
They are both smarter than average.
b)
They are both lonely and outcasts.
c)
They both wish to marry Lenina.
d)
They both want the best for Linda.
50.
To whom does John liken Lenina?
a)
He compares her to Mary, the Blessed Mother.
b)
He compares her to Juliet.
c)
He compares her to Mrs. Ford.
d)
He compares her to Athena.
51.
What is ironic about the situation where John spies on Lenina while she is sleeping?
a)
Lenina is not really sleeping. She is watching him too.
b)
John is robbing the apartment and only comes across Lenina by chance.
c)
In all likelihood, Lenina would approve of his desire to lay with her.
d)
Bernard is not there.
52.
Which caste has the lowest levels of intelligence and the most menial jobs?
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta
c)
Delta
d)
Epsilon
53.
How do people in the world state travel long distances?
a)
They walk everywhere
b)
Bus or ca
c)
Plane or Rocket
d)
Flying Automobile
54.
What is hypnopaedia?
a)
Embryo engineering
b)
Advanced hypnosis
c)
Using shocks to condition children
d)
Sleep teaching
55.
What caste is Lenina Crowne?
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta
c)
Gamma
d)
Delta
56.
Who is Bernard Marx's best friend?
a)
Helmholtz Watson
b)
Lenina Crowne
c)
Henry Foster
d)
Benito Hoover
57.
Which of the following is a hypnopaedia slogan?
a)
"Everybody's happy now"
b)
"Avoid laziness"
c)
"Thank Ford it's Friday"
d)
All of the above
58.
What is one reason Bernard has trouble enjoying the solidarity service?
a)
Nobody else was enjoying it.
b)
Morgana's eyebrow disracted him
c)
The soma tasted bad
d)
Fifi Bradlaugh argued with him
59.
Mustapha Mond ultimately tells Hemholtz and John about society's issue with science. The issue is all EXCEPT:
a)
"But truth's a menace, science is a public danger."
b)
"As dangerous as it is beneficent."
c)
"It has given us the stablest of equilibrium in history."
d)
"It is total happiness."
60.
Where does John choose to live?
a)
in a filthy sty
b)
in a lighthouse
c)
with Lenina
d)
in Iceland
61.
Why does John kill himself?
a)
he succumed to soma and sex; he became a part of all that he hates.
b)
He realized he could never have Lenina's love.
c)
he can not bear to live without Linda.
d)
he is too lonely to survive.
62.
John attempts to deny and destroy his desire for Lenina by
a)
writing in his journal
b)
praying
c)
whipping himself
d)
taking a pilgrimage to Canterbury
63.
All of the following believe that the Indian way of life is madness and prefer civilization EXCEPT
a)
John
b)
Lenina
c)
Bernard
d)
Linda
64.
What shocks Lenina about the old man?
a)
Lenina has never seen anyone knit before
b)
The old man is wrinkled and sagging. Lenina has never seen the real signs of aging
c)
She's surprised he isn't doing anything
d)
He's never taken any soma
65.
In chapter 15, John sees two Bokanovsky twins packing up their soma rations. What does he yell to them?
a)
To stop taking it because it is poison.
b)
To stop taking it because it controls them & they should choose freedom.
c)
To stop taking it because it will kill them.
d)
To not take too much so they don't go on "soma holiday."
66.
How does John react to the Bokanovsky boys as they watch Linda die?
a)
He feels indifferent to their presence.
b)
He reacts violently to their harsh insensitivity.
c)
He listens to them about death conditioning.
d)
He is upset by their childhood experiences.
67.
What words have become “dirty words”?
a)
Words like individuality, creativity, and adventurousness
b)
Words like rebellion, revolution, and independence
c)
Words like war, bombing, killing, and any form of armed conflict.
d)
Words like mother, father, born, parents, and any intimate family relationship words.
68.
When John sees the countless identical workers in the Electrical Equipment Company, he
a)
retches / vomits
b)
rejoices
c)
marvels
d)
faints
69.
The words “O brave new world” are taken from Shakespeare’s play
a)
Romeo and Juliet
b)
Hamlet
c)
Othello
d)
The Tempest
70.
John caused a riot when he tried to do away with
a)
hypnopaedia
b)
the feelies
c)
decanting
d)
soma
71.
What’s a caste system? A system
a)
for conditioning people to be consumers
b)
of strict social distinctions within a population
c)
of mass production
d)
for cloning embryos
72.
The DHC’s biggest mistake with Bernard was
a)
telling him about the past
b)
trying to recondition him
c)
dating Lenina
d)
wishing him happy holidays instead of Merry Fordmas
73.
A.F. stands for
a)
another Friday
b)
After Ford
c)
alternate function
d)
Always and Forever!
74.
What kinds of people are sent out of World State?
a)
Those who are individuals.
b)
Those who want to be something else.
c)
Those who question science.
d)
Those who question the Controller.
75.
How are people classified?
a)
Alphas, Gammas, Deltas, Omegas, Rhos, Lambdas
b)
Alphas, Betas, Deltas, Omegas, and Enigmas.
c)
Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons.
d)
Winners and Losers
76.
Lenina says to Bernard, "One cubic centimetre cures ten gloomy sentiments." What is she referring to?
a)
Obstacle Golf
b)
Escalator Squash
c)
Social Happiness
d)
Soma
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