WorksheetsDystopia
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which is NOT a common element of dystopian fiction?
Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.
Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
A leader or concept may be worshipped by the citizens of the society.
The hero always saves the day.
A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control.
Utopia
Dystopia
Communism
Sci-fiction
Which of these are common elements of dystopian fiction?
Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.
Citizens have a fear of the outside world.
Citizens live in a dehumanized state.
Citizens are able to seize power eventually.
Governments in dystopian societies usually employ the following tactic: to suppress or delete as objectionable, which the definition for what?
(a)
Dystopian novels are often set in places that are inhabitable, have been destroyed, or are preparing for destruction.
True
False
Which is NOT a typical resolution to a dystopian fiction?
Hero dies.
Hero leads a rebellion to change the society and succeeds.
Hero conforms to the society.
Hero escapes to a foreign land and hides there for the rest of his or her life.
Which dystopia control is in a story where citizens are controlled by science?
Technological
Bureaucratic
Philosophical/Religious
Corporate
The Danger of Technology is an example of a theme from Dystopian novels. True or False?
True
False
Which dystopia control is in a story where citizens are controlled by a concept or belief?
Technological
Philosophical/Religious
Bureaucratic
Corporate
Which dystopia control is in a story where citizens have been usurped by robots?
Technological
Philosophical/Religious
Bureaucratic
Corporate
Ironically, people in a dystopia...
fight for their rights
disbelieve propaganda
believe everything is perfect
want freedom
Citizens of dystopian societies always have...
someone watching them
lots of money
information
what they deserve
What is another way of describing a utopia?
scary world
friendly world
perfect world
unrealistic world
The spreading of ideas and information to help or hurt a cause
Gossip
Propaganda
Allusion
Analogy
What problems are avoided when people conform in dystopian literature?
jail
punishment
death
all of the above
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment is...
freedom
oppression
kindness
weakness
Dystopian literature usually has to do with what time frame?
the past or present
the past or future
the present or future
any
How does the protagonist usually feel in a dystopian society?
believes society is perfect
afraid to act out of curiosity
wants to show the positive in the society
trapped and wants to escape
Which is a characteristic of dystopian societies?
freedom
intelligence
true love
dehumanization
In a dystopian society, people are afraid of _______.
dreams
the ocean
what's inside the closet
outside world
Dystopian authors usually seek to critique
Political viewpoints or groups
Consumerism or another "ailment" of society
A religion
Any of these
The term "utopia" literally translates to...
Every place
No place
The "good" place
The "bad" place
The term "dystopia" literally translates to...
No place
Every place
The "good" place
The "bad" place
Why is a dystopia compared to a "funhouse mirror?"
Dystopian worlds are weird and strange looking.
Dystopian literature is supposed to be fun to read.
Dystopian literature exaggerates things about current times.
Dystopian literature originates from a novel about carnivals.
True or false: Dystopias tend to reflect the society we live in.
True
False
In dystopian literature, government (choose all that apply)...
Has total control of the people.
doesn't exist.
Monitors its citizens' every move.
belongs to the people.
Some dystopias focus on the perils of __________ OR incorrect information.
misinformation
lies
too much media
social media
A common theme in dystopia the lack of individualism, which basically means...
Everyone is like everyone else.
People are controlled by the government.
People's thoughts are controlled by the media.
Machines rule the world.
What type of government often appears in dystopian literature?
Democracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism
Which of the following is NOT a common theme in dystopian literature?
The dangers of technology
The importance of knowledge and truth
The danger of magic spells
The importance of humanity
The importance of free will and individuality
