Literary Movements and Themes Quiz

Dystopian authors get their ideas about what the future will be from

• previous authors

• magicians

• modern times and history

• television and movies

Dystopian stories often serve as warnings about

• Religious devotion

• Artistic freedom

• Government control and loss of individuality

• Scientific discovery

A common theme in dystopian novels is

• Freedom and democracy

• Individual oppression and surveillance

• Joy and abundance

• A return to nature

Dystopian literature usually critiques

• Human potential

• Artistic creativity

• Current societal trends taken to the extreme

• Natural landscapes

A protagonist in a dystopian novel usually

• Accepts the society's rules

• Rebels against societal norms

• Becomes a political leader

• Seeks religious salvation

In dystopian fiction, the government is often portrayed as

• Benevolent and wise

• Corrupt and oppressive

• Religious and righteous

• Nonexistent

Dystopian literature typically presents

• Perfect, ideal societies

• Futuristic societies with oppressive control

• Historic accounts of successful governments

• Romantic adventures

Which of the following is a characteristic of Age of Faith literature

• Emotional detachment

• Religious imagery

• Celebration of individualism

• Focus on scientific facts

A typical Puritan writer would emphasize

• Human reason

• Divine providence

• Emotional expression

• Political rights

What was the primary goal of the Puritan writers

• To criticize religion

• To glorify God

• To describe nature

• To explore new lands