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Dystopian Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

What is the definition of “dystopia”?

a)

A world or society where the condition of life is extremely bad or chaotic.

b)

An alternate universe or dimension.

c)

What life is like on another planet.

d)

A world or society where the condition of life is extremely good with healthy systems.

2.

A few examples of dystopian characteristics include...

a)

Restrictions on Information

b)

Good and efficient systems

c)

Dehumanized State

d)

Population Restrictions

3.

Restrictions on information means:

a)

You can’t use google

b)

Irregular climate & the absence of animals

c)

Taking away basic human traits

d)

Citizens are banned from knowledge that the government doesn’t THINK the citizens need

4.

Restriction of independent thoughts means:

a)

Everyone follows the same rules and individuality is NOT expected or accepted

b)

No access to First Amendment rights

c)

You can’t use your brain to think

d)

Taking away basic human traits

5.

Constant surveillance means:

a)

Your friend spying on you

b)

Everyone follows the same rules and individuality is NOT expected or accepted

c)

Constant listening with intercoms or watching through some type of camera

d)

Irregular climate & the absence of animals

6.

Dehumanized state means:

a)

Taking away basic human traits

b)

Citizens are banned from knowledge that the government doesn’t THINK the citizens need

c)

No access to First Amendment rights

d)

A state of humans acting more like animals than humans

7.

Natural world is banished means:

a)

Taking away basic human traits

b)

The earth has entirely transformed into a desert

c)

Constant listening with intercoms or watching through some type of camera

d)

Irregular climate & the absence of animals

8.

Conform to uniform expectations means:

a)

Irregular climate & the absence of animals

b)

No access to First Amendment rights

c)

Everyone wears the same clothes

d)

Everyone follows the same rules and individuality is NOT expected or accepted

9.

What genres can you find bits & pieces of in dystopian literature?

a)

Horror

b)

Fantasy

c)

Mystery

d)

Science fiction

10.

Why did the short story “The Lottery” get such a bad rep?

a)

People were appalled by the gruesome storyline

b)

Because people disliked the author

c)

It didn’t get a bad rep, everyone loved it!

d)

The short story was not detailed enough

11.

The author might be trying to teach/tell the reader that...

a)

You should stone your neighbor.

b)

Old Man Warren is very old.

c)

Just because something in society is deemed “normal” and “traditional” doesn’t mean it’s right.

d)

All traditions are good.

12.

What was the “prize” of the lottery?

a)

Getting stoned to death

b)

Extra food for your family

c)

Being drowned in the river

d)

A ton of money!

13.

Who received the “prize” of the lottery?

a)

Old Man Warren

b)

Nancy

c)

Mrs. (Tessie) Hutchinson

d)

Mr. Summers

14.

The villagers thought it was odd that nearby towns stopped doing their lotteries.

a)

I don’t remember

b)

False

c)

True

d)

I like pizza <3

15.

Which of the following books are examples of the dystopian genre?

a)

Divergent by Veronica Roth

b)

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

c)

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S Lewis

d)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

16.

Which of the following books are examples of the dystopian genre?

a)

Harry Potter by J.K Rowling

b)

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

c)

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

d)

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien