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Dystopia vs. Utopia

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Strict conformity among citizens and the general assumption that dissent & individuality are bad

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

2.

Citizens embrace social and moral ideals, individuality & innovation are welcomed

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

3.

A fear or disgust of the world outside the state

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

4.

Citizens live in a harmonious state

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

5.

Is this a utopia or a dystopia?

a)
This is a utopia
b)
This is a dystopia
6.

Is this a utopia or a dystopia

a)
This is a dystopia
b)
This is a utopia
7.

Who is the antagonist in dystopian literature?

a)

the bad guy

b)

the protagonist

c)

society

d)

nature

8.

Which of the following are elements of dystopia?

a)

Control of society

b)

Nature and people live in unison

c)

Loss of creativity and individuality

d)

Enhanced technologies

9.

Which of the following does NOT describe a utopia?

a)

Perfect

b)

Idyllic

c)

Peaceful

d)

Conflicted

10.

Which of the following words BEST describes a dystopia?

a)

Angry

b)

Dysfunctional

c)

Perfect

d)

Hopeful

11.

Which of the following qualities from The Giver makes it appear to be a utopia?

a)

Careers are decided for each person at 11 years old.

b)

Couples are assigned children.

c)

There is no pain or suffering.

d)

Only one person in the society remembers holidays.

12.

Select all the words that can best describe utopia:

a)

Choice

b)

Isolation

c)

Individuality

d)

Ignorance

e)

Freedom

13.

What is the job of a protagonist in a dystopian society?

a)

To quietly observe injustice

b)

To question the "goodness" of society

c)

To accept the government's choices

d)

To distract the reader from misery

14.

In which society is it an honor to be a unique individual?

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

15.

Dystopias usually exist in a setting:

a)

in the past

b)

right now

c)

in the future

16.

Citizens are constantly under surveillance (watched) in a...

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

17.

In Dystopian societies, what is one way the people in charge maintain the illusion of knowing everything that happens?

a)

The citizens don't know, they are just afraid of what might happen if they are caught doing something bad or illegal

b)

The people in charge follow the important citizens around and watch everything they do, even going to bed in their rooms

c)

The citizens think they are under constant surveillance by spies, cameras, or other means

d)

The citizens hear voices in their heads telling them that they are being watched

18.

One way that dystopian societies keep their citizens in line is by "dehumanizing" them. Which of the following is NOT an example of this?

a)

Citizens not always having basic needs met, like food and shelter

b)

Citizens not having access to loved ones like family and/or mates

c)

Citizens wearing assigned clothing and working at assigned jobs

d)

Citizens being allowed to have civil rights and make choices for themselves

19.

When stories, legends, or rumors in a society are told in order to keep people from wanting to leave, they are creating this

a)

People who are not brave

b)

Fear of the outside world

c)

Oral stories because the books are taken away

d)

reasons that citizens should explore outside for themselves

20.

What does it mean for a society to have the "Illusion of Utopia"?

a)

It means citizens in the society didn't want to live in a dystopia anymore because they were unhappy, so they moved to a utopia

b)

The "Illusion of Utopia" is a magic trick that is often performed by the leaders in a dystopian society to entertain the children and old people

c)

"Illusion of Utopia" does not exist in any societies

d)

It means that the people in the society believe they are living in the best kind of society, better than what existed before and better than what else could exist now