WorksheetsDystopia Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins
Who has the most experience as a robopsychologist?
Elvex
Linda Rash
Susan Calvin
In the story, how many Laws of Robotics are there?
1
2
3
4
In robot's dream, how many Laws of Robotics are there?
1
2
3
4
Who was the man that appeared in Elvex's dream?
Bob
Dr. Calvin
Dr. Rash
Elvex
What was the fate of Elvex?
Dr. Calvin reprogrammed his brain.
Elvex freed the robots.
He was destroyed with an electron gun.
Elvex became a man.
Who caused Elvex's brain to become more like a human brain?
Elvex
Dr. Calvin
Linda Rash
another scientist
Who was the person leading the robot rebellion in Elvex's dream?
a man
Elvex
Dr. Calvin
Linda Rash
How did Elvex learn that robots had to do work for humans?
he had to work in the mines
he had read about it
Dr. Calvin told him
Linda Rash told him
Which place did robots not work in this society according to the story?
space
undersea
in the mines
in the fields
What would the following sentence be an example of?
"She was suddenly aware, with some shock that the Old Woman had an electron gun in the pocket of her smock."
figurative language
foreshadowing
allusion
theme
Which character trait would not describe Linda Rash?
intelligent
rash
obedient
naive
What does Elvex get wrong about the 3rd Law of Robotics?
He says a robot can injure a human being.
He says a robot may ignore orders from humans.
He leaves out the part that a robot protecting itself cannot conflict with the 1st and 2nd law.
He doesn't think a robot should protect itself.
Why did Dr. Calvin take such drastic action at the end?
he was about to harm Linda Rash
his dream made it clear he might someday lead a rebellion
he pulled a gun on Dr. Calvin
he had formed a robot army
Which of the following lines from the story help the reader infer that Braling has a bad marriage?
“They walked slowly down the street at about ten in the evening.”
“What did you do, put sleeping powder in your wife’s coffee?”
Smith sighed. “I wish I were going with you.”
“They were both about thirty-five, both eminently sober.”
How does Smith know for sure that Braling Two is a robot?
his voice sounds like one
he hears the ticking of its mechanical heart
he's plugged into an electrical socket
Why is Smith so eager to have his own robot made?
he wants to see if the technology is for real
he wants to have a better robot than Braling does
he wants time away from his clingy wife
he needs a long vacation from his job
"Braling Two" doesn’t like being locked in the box in the cellar. Why?
He's still alive and running while trapped in the box
He's developed feelings and urges
There's no way to shut him off
All of these are true
Smith discovers that $10,000 is missing from his bank account (the plot twist moment). What did his wife spend the money on?
A surprise vacation for her & Smith
New Perfume & Clothes
Chocolate
A marionette to replace her
How does Braling Two feel about Braling’s wife?
"She's a babe!"
Can't stand her, but she makes good pancakes...
Wants to lock her in his cellar box.
Ten minutes later Mrs. Braling awoke. She put her hand to her cheek. Someone had just kissed it. She shivered and looked up. “Why – you haven’t done that in years,” she murmured. “We’ll see what we can do about that,” someone said. --- Who is the “someone?”
Braling
Braling Two
Smith
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Why does Braling marry his wife?
she threatened to send him to prison for "abuse"
He loved her
He met her in Rio
She needed a green card
What word best describes Braling throughout the story?
loving
sincere
haughty
overconfident
Why hasn't Braling met Smith out for a drink prior to tonight?
Smith has not invited him out before
They just met
Braling's wife doesn't allow him to met up with friends
Smith is sober and therefore would never ask him out for drinks.
Which would best describe Braling at the end of the story?
frustrated
frightened
relaxed
withdrawn
What does the ticking of the "clones" heart foreshadow?
A bomb will explode
The clone will do something bad
Time will run out
Braling will loose track of time
Which word best describes "Braling Two?"
vengeful
withdrawn
overconfident
carefree
Marionette puppets are operated by......?
Rods
Gloves
Buttons
Strings
What picture is the painter painting?
the room he's in
himself
just a portrait of Dr. Hitz
a mural of a garden
What did this society as a whole give up?
their freedom of choice
their children
their grandparents
their own lives
Why did Mr. Wehling kill Dr. Hitz, Miss Duncan, and himself?
So his triplets could live
So he didn't have to decide who to kill
So his wife could live
So he didn't have to raise his kids
How does Dr. Hitz justify the use of assisted suicide?
In order to kill those who are unethical
In order to kill those who are too old
In order to have enough resources for the whole population
In order to have the perfect types of humans
What is the setting of the story?
The gas chambers, in the near future
A cemetery,
in the distant future
A Chicago hospital,
in the distant future
a New York office,
present day
One reason that Wehling is the dystopian protagonist is that he...
Feels happy about his choices for his triplets
Calls his loved ones for help
Questions the choice in front of him about his triplets
Wants to show up to the suicide studios
Which dystopian literature quality is NOT truly present in this story?
The citizens are under constant surveillance.
The citizens worship a leader.
The natural world is banished or distrusted.
Citizens are controlled or influenced by propaganda.
Where did Peter and Wendy used to go when they played in the nursery?
France
Into the future
Classic children's fairy tales
X-men's universe
Why did Ray Bradbury use vultures in the story and not a cute little blue bird?
He couldn't find a blue bird
The vultures symbolize death
The vultures represent happiness
Bluebirds symbolize bad luck
Which of the following describes how the nursery is supposed to work?
It projects the experience that you want to have.
It materializes whatever your parents want you to do.
It exposes your darkest secrets.
It shows you what you’re most afraid of.
In "Harrison Bergeron" ___ proclaims: "I am the Emporer."
George
the Handicapped General
Hazel
Harrison
Diana Moon Glampers
In "Harrison Bergeron" George rejects Hazel's suggestion to rest his handicap bag for a while or even to take a few lead balls out of the bag to make it lighter because ___.
If he gets caught he would be fined two thousand dollars.
If he gets caught he would have to spend two years in jail.
He thinks it's wrong to cheat the law.
He thinks that pretty soon we'd be right back to the dark ages if people got away with it.
All of the above.
In "Harrison Bergeron" what does George say to Hazel about sad things?
He says they are natural.
He says he doesn't like them.
He says to forget them.
He says they make us stronger.
Both a and c.
In "Harrison Bergeron" George determines that the ballerina reading the bulletin must be very beautiful and strong because:
Her mask was hideous.
Her handicap bags were big.
She had to change the tone of her voice.
She had to apologize for her voice.
All of the above.
Who is Diana Moon Glampers?
Harrison's mother
Harrison's aunt
Handicapper General
Hazel's aunt
None of the above
What handicap must all television announcers have?
A mental handicap.
A speech impediment.
Unattractive faces.
A physical handicap.
A learning impediment.
At the very end of the story Hazel ___.
faints
screams
repeats herself
dies
begins to sing
Why don't George and Hazel think about their son very often?
They were not close to him
They are not able to think about anything for very long
They requested he be taken away
It makes them sad to think of him
George was given a handicap but Hazel was not. Why?
Hazel complied with the orders but George went against the government
George needed the handicaps to improve his abilities
George chose handicaps to know how it felt
Hazel's intelligence level is average and she is not a threat
What does the dance with Harrison and the ballerina symbolize?
freedom from limitations
artistic creativity
obedience to authority
destruction of property
