Why Teens Find the End of the World So Appealing

What is one common theme found in dystopian novels mentioned in the text?

• The importance of friendship

• The triumph of good over evil

• The collapse of society and ethical dilemmas

• The celebration of family values

In 'Delirium' by Lauren Oliver, what is considered a disease?

• Happiness

• Love

• Fear

• Trust

According to the teens in the book club, why do they find dystopian novels relatable?

• They reflect a perfect world.

• They depict everyday life.

• They resonate with teen angst and societal issues.

• They are purely fictional and unrealistic.

How do the characters in dystopian novels often feel about adult authority, according to the text?

• They respect adult decisions.

• They trust adults completely.

• They feel adults are often misguided.

• They believe adults are always right.

What does Jon Ostenson say about the world depicted in dystopian fiction?

• It is always a happy place.

• It is a reflection of the current world that teens know.

• It is completely unrelated to real life.

• It is a utopia with no problems.

Why are dystopian novels appealing to teenagers, according to Laurence Steinberg?

• They are easy to understand.

• They offer a safe space to explore complex emotions and dilemmas.

• They provide comic relief.

• They are based on true stories.

What is a characteristic of the adolescent brain mentioned in the text?

• It is less responsive to emotions.

• It seeks out boring situations.

• It is very responsive to emotionally arousing stimuli.

• It prefers logical reasoning over emotions.

What does Steinberg mean when he says that teens are 'trying on different identities'?

• They are confused about their gender.

• They are exploring different aspects of themselves and their beliefs.

• They are pretending to be someone else.

• They are focused solely on fitting in.

What is the main idea of paragraphs 23-24 regarding dystopian fiction?

• Dystopian fiction is only for entertainment.

• Dystopian fiction helps teens escape reality.

• Dystopian fiction allows teens to explore emotional and ethical complexities safely.

• Dystopian fiction is outdated and irrelevant.

Which of the following describes a central idea of the text?

• Dystopian fiction appeals to teens because it criticizes the way teens feel.

• Dystopian fiction appeals to teens because it criticizes the society we live in.

• Dystopian fiction appeals to teens because parents never read these types of stories.

• Dystopian fiction appeals to teens because it helps them understand their parents better.