This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Movements > Dystopian > Dystopian Fiction – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Dystopian Fiction Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. According to the text, what do dystopian novels have in common? A) They involve discovering love. B) They include adventures or quests. C) They take place in a different world. D) They deal with overbearing parents. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They take place in a different world. 2. School was recently over for the summer and the feeling of ..... gave the boy a rush. A) Ritual. B) Civic. C) Lottery. D) Liberty. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Liberty. 3. What themes are commonly explored in dystopian fiction? A) Love and friendship. B) Hope and optimism. C) Rebellion and resistance. D) Adventure and exploration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rebellion and resistance. 4. What is one theme explored in Harrison Bergeron? A) The dangers of making everyone equal. B) The importance of following the laws. C) The importance of family. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The dangers of making everyone equal. 5. What is the central message presented in "The Veldt?" A) The future generations are doomed. B) Too much technology can come with heavy consequences. C) Parents needs to be more loving towards their children. D) Raising a well behaved child is very hard work. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Too much technology can come with heavy consequences. 6. Symbolism is when an object represents an ..... in a story. A) Death. B) Idea. C) Symbol. D) Hint. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Idea. 7. In the nursery, when it is set to the veldt land, Ray Bradbury symbolically represents the children's hatred for their parents with ..... A) The extreme heat coming from the sun. B) The vultures flying overhead. C) The giraffes and antelopes in the background. D) The tall grass waving in the African wind. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The extreme heat coming from the sun. 8. What is the main claim of the author in the text? A) Dystopian fiction exaggerates existing problems in our reality to show readers what could happen if society continues down a certain path. B) Both utopian and dystopian fiction are used to warn readers about the risks of attempting to alter a society in any way. C) While dystopian fiction is entertaining to read, it doesn't reflect realistic concerns with our current society, or a possible future society. D) Both Utopian and dystopian fiction are used to distort reality to the point in which it is no longer recognizable or realistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dystopian fiction exaggerates existing problems in our reality to show readers what could happen if society continues down a certain path. 9. Which of the following is NOT an example of a dytopian novel? A) Maze Runner. B) The Giver. C) Diary of a Wimpy Kid. D) The Hunger Games. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 10. Our church held a ..... to see who would go with the youth group A) Liberty. B) Lottery. C) Ritual. D) Official. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lottery. 11. Ch. 4:Where does Jonas go to volunteer at the beginning of Chapter 4? A) The House of the Old. B) The Department of Bathing. C) The Birthing Center. D) The Childcare Center. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The House of the Old. 12. "The travellers set out across the unknown continent, hoping to establish a ..... of perfect happiness. Yet in less than a year, their ..... dream turned to a ..... nightmare."Choose the best option to fill in the gaps: A) A:Utopian B:utopianC:dystopian. B) A:Dystopian B:Utopian C:Utopian. C) A:UtopianB:utopian C:dystopian. D) A:Utopian:dystopian C:dystopian. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A:Utopian B:utopianC:dystopian. 13. Ch. 1:According to Jonas's father, what is wrong with one of the newborns in the community? A) He only has one eye. B) He is not growing fast enough. C) He does not cry. D) He doesn't react to sound. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He is not growing fast enough. 14. A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through some form of unjust control. A) Dystopia. B) Individuality. C) Utopia. D) Conformity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dystopia. 15. Which of these is NOT a trait of Dystopian fiction? A) Conformity is good, individuality is bad. B) Super advanced technology. C) Police are always watching. D) Protagonist defeats the upper class. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Protagonist defeats the upper class. 16. A perfect society is called a ..... A) Utopia. B) Dystopia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Utopia. 17. It is ..... to be kind to others who are in need. A) Lottery. B) Dystopia. C) Ritual. D) Human nature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Human nature. 18. What is the author's main purpose in the article? A) To explore why dystopian fiction interests teenagers. B) To discuss how dystopian fiction could be harming teenagers. C) To explain why adults don't enjoy dystopian fiction. D) To encourage teenagers to read dystopian fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To explore why dystopian fiction interests teenagers. 19. Why do dystopian fiction and utopian fiction have common themes and styles? A) Because they both aim to entertain readers with exaggerated versions of reality. B) Because they both reflect the flaws and imperfections of our society. C) Because they both present unrealistic and unattainable visions of perfection. D) Because they both warn readers about the risks of pursuing perfection. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because they both reflect the flaws and imperfections of our society. 20. Dystopian fiction often takes place in a ..... A) Current time. B) Past. C) Future. D) Present. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Future. 21. "Harrison Bergeron" is written in the ..... point of view. A) 3rd person limited. B) 2nd person. C) 1st person. D) 3rd person omniscient. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3rd person omniscient. 22. Hard work and determination leads to ultimate success is an example of a: A) Symbolism. B) Conflict. C) Theme. D) Exposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Theme. 23. The central theme of dystopian fiction usually falls under one of these five categories: A) 1. Government control2. Environmental progress and purity3. Beneficial technologu4. Ponies!5. Freedom. B) 1. Governmental freedom2. Environmental destruction3. Benevolent AI4. Thriving society5. An emphasis on the indivudual. C) 1. Government control2. Environmental destruction3. Technological control4. Survival5. Loss of individualism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1. Government control2. Environmental destruction3. Technological control4. Survival5. Loss of individualism. 24. What year is "Harrison Bergeron" set in? A) 2020. B) 2081. C) 1946. D) 1961. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2081. 25. What is the purpose of Dystopian Fiction? A) To remind the reader that things can always get worse. B) To show a way to do things better. C) To explain how industrialization can make things worse. D) To warn the reader about a troubling aspect of society. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To warn the reader about a troubling aspect of society. 26. The ..... quality of the party unsettled me:the decorations, costumes, and lighting were all so strange. The whole thing felt like a dream. A) Surrealist. B) Parallel universe. C) Totalitarian. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Surrealist. 27. Which of these is the moment of highest emotion in a plot A) Rising action. B) Resolution. C) Exposition. D) Climax. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Climax. 28. How does the author's discussion of George Orwell's 1984 contribute to the text? A) It shows how our society can avoid becoming the world depicted in 1984. B) It proves how unrealistically dystopian fiction portrays social and political issues. C) It stresses how inevitable it is for our society to become the society depicted in 1984. D) It gives examples of how dystopian fiction is based on what the author observed in reality. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It gives examples of how dystopian fiction is based on what the author observed in reality. 29. A specific type of character found in a story is called a/an: A) Characterization. B) Archetype. C) Villain. D) Symbolism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Archetype. 30. "decadence" is pronounced as: A) /dase-its/. B) /Dake-Danes/. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) /Dake-Danes/. 31. Ch. 3:Why was Asher required to play catch? A) His parents wanted him to. B) He needed to practice for the team. C) To improve his hand-eye coordination. D) He didn't have to, he just liked to. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To improve his hand-eye coordination. 32. An awful society is called a ..... A) Dystopia. B) Utopia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dystopia. 33. What does the word UTOPIA mean? A) A perfect world. B) The government is in charge. C) A world where something has gone wrong. D) The top of a snails shell. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A perfect world. 34. Mrs. Morris's habit of laughing off everything Mink says is an example of the theme: A) War and peace. B) Logic vs. imagination. C) Parents vs. children. D) Manipulation vs. impressionability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parents vs. children. 35. Which dystopian work describes a future where free will and individuality are eliminated? A) We. B) 1984. C) Brave New World. D) Animal Farm. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We. 36. Which of the following is not a common idea in Dystopian Fiction? A) Making a perfect society is easy. B) We should be afraid of big changes in society. C) The government should not be trusted. D) Free will is important. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Making a perfect society is easy. 37. In "Someone Might Be Watching" how does the author use the analogy of "funhouse mirrors" to help readers understanddystopian fiction? A) Uses it to show how a concern from society is distorted for the message of the story. B) Uses it to make the article more fun to read. C) Uses it to show that stories are like a carnival, full of wonder and excitement. D) Uses it to compare what it is like to be stuck in an English classroom having to read stories the teacher makes you read. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Uses it to show how a concern from society is distorted for the message of the story. 38. A surrealist novel can best be described as ..... A) Strange and dreamlike. B) Violent and frightening. C) Frightening. D) Funny. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strange and dreamlike. 39. How do paragraphs 1-3 contribute to the development of ideas in the text? A) They show examples of dystopian fiction in which parents are the villains. B) They show the variety of real-world problems that dystopian fiction talks about. C) They show readers what teenagers relate to in dystopian fiction. D) They help readers understand dystopian fiction through examples of the plots or storylines. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They help readers understand dystopian fiction through examples of the plots or storylines. 40. What does the word AWRY mean? A) Its crooked. B) Well this is awkward. C) Something has gone wrong. D) Something is misplaced. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Something has gone wrong. 41. Which of these stories would not be considered Dystopian? A) Avengers:Endgame. B) The Matrix. C) Divergent. D) The Walking Dead. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avengers:Endgame. 42. Ch. 4:Who is Larissa? A) A former member of the Council of Elders. B) An elderly woman at the House of the Old. C) A caregiver at the House of the Old. D) A member of the Council of Elders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An elderly woman at the House of the Old. 43. Ch. 1:Why was Lily angry with the visiting community of Sevens? A) They were speaking a different language. B) They were too polite. C) They weren't following their rules. D) They were quiet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They weren't following their rules. 44. Ch. 1:What's Jonas's mother's assignment (job) in the community? A) A member of the Department of Justice. B) A Nurturer. C) A Birthmother. D) A Teacher. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A member of the Department of Justice. 45. Writing used to explore social and political structures in an imaginary, dark, nightmare world A) Science Fiction. B) Mystery. C) Dystopian. D) Informational. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dystopian. 46. One ..... my family has is that they open one present on Christmas eve. A) Genre. B) Dystopia. C) Human nature. D) Tradition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tradition. 47. What is a common theme in Dystopian Fiction? A) If you try to make the world better, it's not that hard. B) We can and should try to improve our world. C) Everything is fine. D) If you try to make the world better, you will make it worse. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If you try to make the world better, you will make it worse. 48. Ch. 1:What is the ritual Jonas's family performs each evening? A) Discussing tomorrow's schedule. B) Telling of feelings. C) Praying. D) Listening to the announcements on the loudspeaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Telling of feelings. 49. Which theme will we read about in "The Most Dangerous Game?" A) The Danger of Desensitization. B) The Danger of Technology. C) The Importance of Knowledge and Truth. D) The Importance of Free Will and Individuality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Danger of Desensitization. 50. Vary sentence openers by ..... A) Create pace or suspense by using a mixture of long and short sentences. B) Using complex vocabulary (powerful adjectives, adverbs or verbs) to begin sentences and engage the reader. C) 'drop' into the description in a particular place and describe the weather, atmosphere and surroundings. 'Shift' to another location (inside, along the road or back in time) and describe how the atmosphere here is slightly different-usually more intense or a contrast to your first paragraph. 'Zoom' in on a small detail and describe it in depth. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using complex vocabulary (powerful adjectives, adverbs or verbs) to begin sentences and engage the reader. 51. A common theme found in dystopian fiction could be: A) You have to stand up for what's right. B) You can't trust the government. C) Rules aren't always right or fair. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 52. Define Surveillance. A) The process by which the economy of a region shifts away from agriculture and towardmanufacturing. B) The use of machines and automatic equipment in a production process. C) Absolute and total control by the state. D) The careful and continuous watching of a person or group. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The careful and continuous watching of a person or group. 53. Dystopian fiction can be ..... A) A great form of escapism, because it has no connection to the here-and-now. B) A boring thing your teacher makes you think about for a grade:-). C) A way to educate and warn humanity about the dangers of current social and political structures. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A way to educate and warn humanity about the dangers of current social and political structures. 54. How does the description of the 1900s in paragraphs 5-6 help us understand the qualities of dystopian literature? A) It shows that dystopian literature is based on historical events and progress. B) It highlights the flaws and failures of technological advancements in the 1900s. C) It explains why dystopian literature emerged as a response to failed attempts at perfection. D) It demonstrates the impact of social and political factors on the development of dystopian literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It explains why dystopian literature emerged as a response to failed attempts at perfection. 55. What is the main theme of "Harrison Bergeron?" A) Loss of Individuality. B) Interference in Health and Genetics. C) Surveillance. D) Misinformation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loss of Individuality. 56. According to the article, what are the two most famous dystopian novels? A) Fahrenheit 451 and Harrison Bergeron. B) 1984 and 2020. C) 1984 and Brave New World. D) Brave New World and The Refusal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1984 and Brave New World. 57. The opposite of what we expect to happen is called what? A) Symbolism. B) Character Development. C) Theme. D) Irony. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Irony. 58. Ch. 3:Why does Lily's mother believe that there is no honor in being a birth mother? A) It is not a glamorous job. B) You have to be in a lot of pain. C) They are only a birth mother for 3 years, and afterward, you are a laborer. D) It is not an important job in the community. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are only a birth mother for 3 years, and afterward, you are a laborer. 59. Which of the following is NOT a common aspect of daily life in a dystopia? A) People believe they are constantly being watched. B) Democracy is practiced. C) Individualism is stifled. D) Knowledge acquisition is prohibited. E) The natural world is distrusted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democracy is practiced. 60. What is the setting of "The Refusal?" A) In a town along the road. B) Pan Am. C) The Capital. D) The Frontier. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In a town along the road. 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