Dystopian Literature Quiz 1 (20 MCQs)

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1. Inevitable

Correct Answer: A) Certain to happen.

2. Bonus:The term "dystopia" comes from the word "utopia" and what other word?

Correct Answer: D) Dysfunctional.

3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic found in a dystopia?

Correct Answer: D) Individuality.

4. Dystopian fiction is a type of criticism of ..... within our own current society.

Correct Answer: A) Current trends, society norms, or poilitics.

5. Where was Lois Lowry born and on what date?

Correct Answer: C) Honolulu, Hawaii on March 20 1937.

6. "everyone else is doing it, so you should, too"

Correct Answer: B) Bandwagon.

7. Why are citizens in dystopian societies usually unhappy?

Correct Answer: B) They are oppressed.

8. An example of a dystopia is

Correct Answer: D) Gotham City.

9. What is not a characteristic of a Dystopia?

Correct Answer: C) Everyone follows rules.

10. What is wrong with the news announcer that he is unable to give the broadcasting?

Correct Answer: A) He has a speech impediment.

11. Harrison is in conflict with

Correct Answer: B) The government.

12. A dystopia is a ..... place

Correct Answer: C) Bad.

13. Was Jonas the giver or the receiver in the book The Giver

Correct Answer: B) Receiver.

14. Themes of dystopian fiction are usually .....

Correct Answer: B) Negative.

15. Who are the big Utopian readers?

Correct Answer: D) All the Answers.

16. What archetype is Olaf?

Correct Answer: D) Innocent.

17. What are characteristics of a utopian society?

Correct Answer: C) Freedom, no fear, live in harmony.

18. Which theme did you read about in the short story "The Most Dangerous Game? "

Correct Answer: A) The Danger of Desensitization.

19. At first, the hero will reject his call to adventure. This is .....

Correct Answer: D) Refusal to call.

20. A hero is not a hero yet. He is living in his normal world of status quo. This is .....

Correct Answer: C) An ordinary world.