This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Movements > Dystopian > Dystopian Fiction – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Dystopian Fiction Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Dystopian fiction is a specific genre of text that is usually: A) Set in a future gone wrong. B) Full of romance. C) Set in the past. D) Full of monsters. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Set in a future gone wrong. 2. Socially acceptable behaviors that people follow in order to fit in A) Individuality. B) Conformity. C) Dystopia. D) Utopia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conformity. 3. Ch. 3:What happened that caused Jonas to take the apple home? A) Jonas was still hungry. B) The apple "changed" midair when he was playing catch. C) The apple was bruised. D) Jonas wanted Gabe to try a piece of apple. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The apple "changed" midair when he was playing catch. 4. Ch. 4:Who is Fiona? A) Lily's best friend. B) Jonas' girlfriend. C) An Eleven that Jonas just met. D) Jonas' friend from school. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jonas' friend from school. 5. Ch. 3:What do Jonas and Gabriel have in common? A) They both share a middle name. B) They both love the color blue. C) They both have pale/light-colored eyes. D) They both have the same Birthmother. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They both have pale/light-colored eyes. 6. Which of the following is an example of a modern day dystopia novel? A) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. B) Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. C) The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. D) Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. 7. A place, state, or condition that is ideally a perfect society A) Individuality. B) Conformity. C) Utopia. D) Dystopia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Utopia. 8. We live in a free ..... A) Generation. B) Human nature. C) Society. D) Tradition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Society. 9. The book club's discussion about The House of the Scorpion ..... A) Deals with ethics, or issues of right and wrong. B) Deals with environmental destruction. C) Deals with alternate endings. D) Deals with characters' emotions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deals with ethics, or issues of right and wrong. 10. Dystopian stories help teenagers..... A) Learn right from wrong. B) Assert their independence. C) Discover their purpose in life. D) Explore big questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Explore big questions. 11. Which of the following identifies the central idea(main idea) 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) While dystopian fiction is entertaining to read, it doesn't reflect realistic concerns with our current society, or a possible future society. C) Both utopian and dystopian fiction are used to warn readers about the risks of attempting to alter a society in any way. 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. 12. Hazel's handicaps include: A) A radio transmitter. B) Lead weights. C) Hazel doesn't require handicaps. D) Ballet shoes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hazel doesn't require handicaps. 13. Throughout history, we've scene people attempt to create their own utopias, but this often leads to what? A) War. B) A utopia. C) Inequality. D) Both Blue & Yellow. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both Blue & Yellow. 14. Based on the text, what do teenagers find relatable about dystopian fiction? A) It shows a world where not everything makes sense. B) It shows parents as the ultimate villains in a character's life. C) It gives teenagers special powers to overcome evil. D) It deals with discovering who you are through major conflicts and problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It shows a world where not everything makes sense. 15. In dystopian literature, society tends to be beneficial to citizens. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 16. What do dystopias primarily serve as? A) Political manifestos. B) Historical accounts. C) Cautionary tales. D) Utopian visions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cautionary tales. 17. Ch. 1:What happened to the pilot who flew too close to the community a year ago? A) He was promoted. B) He was suspended. C) He was given a new job in the community. D) He was released. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He was released. 18. What is being inferred by the following line from the end of "The Veldt?" "And suddenly they realized why those other screams had sounded familiar." A) They heard the lions dying in the virtual world. B) They heard their own screams. C) They heard the screams of the children. D) They heard the scream of vultures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They heard their own screams. 19. In dystopian fiction, how is technology used by ruling powers? A) To maintain control and surveillance over the population. B) To promote freedom and equality. C) To enhance communication and collaboration. D) To encourage creativity and innovation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To maintain control and surveillance over the population. 20. What was an indication that Mink's story about the aliens was true? A) She had a disappearing yoyo. B) She had strange nightmares about being on a UFO. C) There were strange lights in the sky. D) Her friends were little green men. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She had a disappearing yoyo. 21. Ch. 3:True or False:It's rude to call attention to things that are unsettling or different about individuals. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 22. In the beginning of "The Lottery, " this foreshadows what is about to happen. A) Tessie says, "It's not fair!". B) Children were gathering stones. C) Tessie was excited for the lottery and joked she almost forgot what day it was. D) The day was sunny and people were laughing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Children were gathering stones. 23. A Dystopia is created by an apocolyptic event and ..... A) An oppressive society with a lot of governmental control. B) A society that allows a lot of freedon. C) A natural disaster. D) A virus outbreak. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An oppressive society with a lot of governmental control. 24. The resolution of a story is right after A) The exposition. B) The rising action. C) The falling action. D) The climax. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The falling action. 25. Which of these is a common archetype found in dystopian fiction: A) Grandmother. B) Flashbacks. C) Similes. D) Mentor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mentor. 26. The main message of the story that the author wants the reader to know A) Exposition. B) Symbolism. C) Conflict. D) Theme. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Theme. 27. In the short story "Ponies, " the little ponies are a symbol of: A) Greed. B) Jealousy. C) Childhood innocence. D) Fitting in with the crowd. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Childhood innocence. 28. Why is the setting important in "The Refusal?" A) Dystopian stories are always set away from the power/government. B) It shows how the setting can make things more confusing in the story. C) It helps the reader understand where the story takes place so they won't go there. D) The reader knows what to expect based on the location. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dystopian stories are always set away from the power/government. 29. What is a common theme in dystopian fiction related to lack of individuality? A) The eradication of diseases and the possibility of extending human lifespan. B) The dangers of genetic engineering and the loss of natural obstacles. C) The importance of individuality and the wisdom of the crowd. D) The perils of misinformation and the manipulation of society. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The importance of individuality and the wisdom of the crowd. 30. Dystopia is a place with A) Freedom. B) No Freedom. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No Freedom. 31. Which dystopian novel warns about the disappearance of rights in a crisis? A) Dr. Strangelove. B) Watchmen. C) V for Vendetta. D) The Handmaid's Tale. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) V for Vendetta. 32. Like many people of my grandma's ..... she loved to save money A) Official. B) Generation. C) Liberty. D) Civic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Generation. 33. Why weren't children over the age of 10 allowed to play the alien invasion game in "Zero Hour?" A) They didn't want to play anyway. B) They didn't have good enough imaginations. C) They were too smart for it. D) They tried to take over the game. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They didn't have good enough imaginations. 34. Which of these is not a characteristic of most dystopian fiction? A) The government is super friendly. B) There's a lot of symbolism. C) They have specific rules to follow. D) There is a power imbalance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The government is super friendly. 35. Fiction is a ..... that I do not really enjoy reading A) Society. B) Dystopia. C) Tradition. D) Genre. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genre. 36. What does the word "awry" mean in reference to dystopian stories? A) Wrong. B) Reverse. C) Abandoned. D) Fixated. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wrong. 37. Every time we have a game I perform the same ..... I eat the same lunch, and listen to the same song. A) Generation. B) Civic. C) Ritual. D) Lottery. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ritual. 38. No country or society that has ever existed could be called a dystopia. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 39. Most Dystopian novels have very little in common with real life A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 40. What can we infer happened at the end of "Zero Hour?" A) Mink's parents were made leaders of Earth. B) Mink's parents were taken prisoner or killed. C) Mink's parents found a new hiding place and weren't caught. D) Mink's parents starting playing the game. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mink's parents were taken prisoner or killed. 41. What are some of the effects of dystopian fiction? A) Encourages conformity and blind obedience. B) Promotes critical thinking and questioning authority. C) Advocates for personal autonomy and freedom. D) Highlights the benefits of a utopian society. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Advocates for personal autonomy and freedom. 42. People who live in a ..... have little choices and are often punished. A) Apartment. B) Genre. C) House. D) Dystopia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dystopia. 43. The emperor lives in ....., in a luxurious mansion with dozens of servants. A) Risk. B) Burden. C) Surrender. D) Decadence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Decadence. 44. Which statement best expresses the central or main idea of the article? A) Teenagers who read dystopian novels are more likely to have unhappy and distrustful relationships with others. B) Dystopian novels offer teenagers a fictional world that they can relate to, and they prompt strong emotional responses. C) Adults are not the intended audience of dystopian novels, as they usually occupy villainous roles in the genre. D) The ideas explored in dystopian novels often mislead teenagers to view the world in a more negative light. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dystopian novels offer teenagers a fictional world that they can relate to, and they prompt strong emotional responses. 45. How does the author use the analogy of 'funhouse mirrors' to help readers understand dystopian fiction? A) It emphasizes the entertaining and humorous aspects of dystopian literature. B) It suggests that dystopian literature distorts reality to the point of being unrecognizable. C) It highlights the role of technology in creating distorted versions of society. D) It shows how dystopian literature reflects the flaws and imperfections of our collective selves. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It shows how dystopian literature reflects the flaws and imperfections of our collective selves. 46. Which news organization did Orwell work with and what was his job? A) NYT:Editor. B) Washington Post:Wrote articles. C) BBC:Wrote articles and hosted news commentaries. D) TheGuardian:Reporter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) BBC:Wrote articles and hosted news commentaries. 47. Why do dystopias have common themes and styles? A) They reflect on the same group in the story. B) They reflect our thoughts and beliefs. C) They reflect the society that we live in. D) They reflect what you see in the fun house mirror. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They reflect the society that we live in. 48. Survival is a key theme in dystopian fiction because ..... A) There are often monsters in dystopian fiction. B) Dystopian fiction generally takes place in the wilderness. C) Citizens are often faced with situations that they must escape from due to strict government control and / or destruction of their environment. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Citizens are often faced with situations that they must escape from due to strict government control and / or destruction of their environment. 49. Which of these would be an example of a systemic problem? A) Citizens don't have equal opportunities to vote. B) Traffic was bad on the way home. C) My girlfriend dumped me. D) My stomach hurts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Citizens don't have equal opportunities to vote. 50. Ch. 1:What are the two occasions when "release" is not a punishment? A) For individuals who are physically handicapped. B) For the elderly and newchildren. C) For individuals who are unintelligent. D) For families who want to move to a new community. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For the elderly and newchildren. 51. Which of the following was one of the earliest examples of a dystopian story? A) Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. B) Gulliver's Travels by Johnathan Swift. C) Toy Story. D) Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gulliver's Travels by Johnathan Swift. 52. The main theme of "The Lottery" emphasizes A) The value placed on human life. B) The importance of tradition and faith in small towns. C) The need for change in society. D) The foolishness of blindly following tradition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The foolishness of blindly following tradition. 53. In the Hunger Games what showed us that they had a lack of freedom A) The Government. B) The fences around the place. C) They had to ration their food. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The fences around the place. 54. What does dystopian fiction emphasize? A) The need for a more just and equitable future. B) The importance of technology in society. C) The power of love and friendship. D) The benefits of living in a utopian society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The need for a more just and equitable future. 55. When an author uses elements of their story to represent ideas or qualities of the real world this is referred to as ..... A) Symbolism. B) Theme. C) Foreshadowing. D) Imagery. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Symbolism. 56. Margaret Atwood thinks dystopian fiction is appealing to readers because it ..... A) Forces us to look back in history. B) Takes problems we already see in our society and casts them into the future, when they have become way worse. C) Paints a highly realistic portrait of our current situation. D) Is complete fantasy with no connection to reality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Takes problems we already see in our society and casts them into the future, when they have become way worse. 57. True or False:Dystopias usually start with the illusion that they're a "perfect" society. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 58. In a dystopian novel, the protagonist is usually A) An outsider that comes to the society. B) A special individual with exceptional talents. C) A normal citizen of the society. D) Part of the government agency. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A normal citizen of the society. 59. After the police arrested him he lost his ..... A) Official. B) Liberty. C) Ritual. D) Lottery ticket. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberty. 60. Which of the following is NOT an example of a modern day dystopian novel? A) The Giver by Louis Lowry. B) The Uglies by Scott Westerfield. C) Holes by Louis Sachar. D) The City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Holes by Louis Sachar. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesMovements QuizzesEnglish Literature QuizzesDystopian Fiction Quiz 1Dystopian Fiction Quiz 3Dystopian Literature Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books