Crash Course Literature: Parable of the Sower Quiz

John Green discusses Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Sower', a dystopian novel set in 2024. The book explores themes of climate change, social disorder, and the development of a new belief system called Earthseed. Butler's work is analyzed through its genres, including bildungsroman and sacred text, and its prophetic nature. The video also delves into the character of Lauren Oya Olamina, her leadership, and the philosophical underpinnings of Earthseed, emphasizing change as a constant.

Which award did Octavia Butler NOT win?

• MacArthur Genius Grant

• Nebula Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• Hugo Award

What is the primary setting of 'Parable of the Sower'?

• A medieval village

• A distant planet

• A small community outside Los Angeles

• A futuristic utopia

What unique ability does Lauren Oya Olamina possess?

• Time travel

• Hyperempathy

• Invisibility

• Telepathy

What is the central belief of the Earthseed religion?

• God is change

• God is omnipotent

• God is love

• God is eternal

How does 'Parable of the Sower' classify as a bildungsroman?

• It focuses on a young girl's journey to independence

• It is a story about a utopian society

• It is a collection of short stories

• It is a historical novel

What does the term 'mundane science fiction' refer to?

• Science fiction set in space

• Science fiction with contemporary technology

• Science fiction with magical elements

• Science fiction with no human characters

What is the ultimate goal of the Earthseed community?

• To create a perfect society on Earth

• To return to ancient traditions

• To take root among the stars

• To eliminate all technology

What does Octavia Butler suggest about utopias?

• They are based on historical models

• They are achievable with effort

• They are unrealistic without perfect humans

• They are the ultimate goal of society

What is a key theme in 'Parable of the Sower'?

• The dangers of technology

• The power of wealth

• The inevitability of change

• The importance of tradition

What does Lauren's journey north symbolize?

• A quest for a new beginning

• A search for lost treasure

• An escape from reality

• A return to her roots