Dystopian Literature Quiz

What is a Dystopia?

• A perfect society

• A world full of romance

• A bad society, typically dehumanizing and controlling of its citizens

• A peaceful world

Dystopian societies typically

• celebrate life

• restrict free thought

• encourage individualism

• cherish nature

What does the word Dystopia mean?

• The not good place

• The good place

• The happy place

• A fair society

Which one of the following is NOT one of the five major Dystopian themes?

• Celebration of Individualism

• Environmental Destruction

• Technological Control

• Government Control

Select ALL the characteristics that define a Dystopian book/movie

• Set in a future gone awry

• Has rules the character has to follow

• Contains scary elements like vampires or ghosts

• Relates to a problem or fear in our modern lives

• Has magic or things that could never happen in real life

True or False: There is a relationship between Science Fiction and Dystopia

• True

• False

A Dystopian protagonist usually. . .

• Is satisfied with their society.

• Is physically stronger than most people.

• Is the leader of the government.

• Is dissatisfied with their society and feels trapped.

The spreading of ideas and information to help or hurt a cause.

• Allusion

• Social Dialect

• Propaganda

• Utopia

Utopian societies reflect most of these qualities EXCEPT_____

• Peaceful government

• Equality for all citizens

• Independent thought

• A dangerous environment

Utopia or Dystopia?

Society full of ideals

• Dystopia

• Utopia