Dystopian Literature

What is a dystopia?

• A perfect world

• A futuristic world where society is under oppression and control

• A world where everyone is happy

• A historic time period where there is magic

What is a Utopia?

• An island

• The name of a city

• A perfect world

• A magic spell

What was one of the earliest dystopian novels?

• The Time Machine

• Hunger Games

• The Giver

• Wonder

What novel seemingly opened the floodgates for young-adult dystopian literature?

• Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

• Maze Runner

• The Giver

• Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

Which of the following is NOT one of the young-adult dystopian novels published since 2000

• Hunger Games

• A Brave New World

• Uglies

• Among the Hidden

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

Which of the following are common ways that dystopic societies are created?

• An apocalyptic event occurs that destroys society as we know it

• Going to school makes everyone really sad

• A magic spell causes the world to go into chaos

• A group takes control to create a perfect world, but becomes oppressive / controlling

Which of the following is a common story element of dystopian literature?

• Everyone knows the truth

• The government helps society become perfect

• The truth is hidden from society

• Everyone goes to a school to learn magic

True or False: Dystopian literature was always written for a young adult audience.

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT written before the 2000s

• Brave New World

• Anthem

• 1984

• Maze Runner