Dystopian Fiction Quiz

What does the word "dystopia" literally mean?

• Perfect place

• Bad place

• No place

• Good place

Who coined the term "utopia"?

• George Orwell

• Aldous Huxley

• Sir Thomas More

• Ray Bradbury

Which of the following is a characteristic of dystopian fiction?

• Set in the past

• Government is fair and just

• Human rights are violated

• Society is perfect

What is the opposite of dystopia?

• Utopia

• Dystopia

• Reality

• Fiction

What role do robots play in dystopian fiction?

• They are always the heroes

• They play a major role in society

• They are never present

• They only exist in utopias

What is a common theme in dystopian societies regarding government?

• The government is democratic

• The government is corrupt and controlling

• The government is non-existent

• The government is benevolent

What does the prefix "dys" in "dystopia" mean?

• Good

• Place

• Bad

• Future

What is a common use of propaganda in dystopian fiction?

• To promote freedom

• To control people and influence personal actions

• To encourage creativity

• To support scientific discoveries

What might have been the original intent for a dystopian society?

• To create a utopia

• To destroy human rights

• To eliminate technology

• To promote chaos

What is a subset of science fiction according to the text?

• Fantasy

• Historical fiction

• Dystopia

• Mystery