Brave
New World Final Exam
Characters
1)
Helmholz Watson __
2)
Bernard Marx __
3)
Lenina Crowne __
4)
Mustopha Mond __
5)
The D.H.C. __
6)
Henry Foster __
7)
Fanny Crowne __
8)
Linda __
9)
Pope __
10)
John the Savage __
11)
Mitsima __
|
a)
She begins the novel dating Henry Foster, then moves on to Bernard
Marx, and attempts to seduce John the Savage.
b)
He is in charge of the Hatchery.
c)
This person is described as being “too able,” due to his
striking looks and incredible intelligence. He is Bernard’s
friend.
d)
He is a subordinate of the D.H.C. Also works at the Hatchery.
e)
This person is upset that his physical appearance does not match
his Alpha Caste.
f)
He is one of ten World Controllers.
g)
She is Lenina’s friend.
h)
This is a helpful Indian who teaches John skills.
i)
He is Linda’s son. He is not impressed by what the Brave New
World has to offer.
j)
Linda’s main lover on the Reservation.
k) She was abandoned on
the Reservation during a hike with her boyfriend. |
Miscellaneous
12)
Henry Ford __
13)
Soma __
14)
Conditioning __
15)
Hypnopaedia __
16)
Caste __
17)
Utopian __
18)
Viviparous __
19)
Pneumatic__
20)
Dystopian __
21)
Consumerism __
22)
Alienation ___
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a)
A genre of literature that describes a futuristic world where
everything is perfect.
b)
This technique features tape recorded messages playing incessantly
for the first few years of life.
c)
Starting from the mechanical womb, this is the method used to
shape all Brave New World inhabitants.
d)
This is the drug used for instant gratification.
e)
The social order of the Brave New World; Alpha, Beta, Delta,
Gamma, Epsilon.
f)
The feeling of being separate from society, not fitting in.
g)
A genre of literature that describes an ugly and scary futuristic
world. It usually is written as a warning to readers to reconsider
the current trends and ideas of their society.
h)
The habit of purchasing products to increase happiness.
i)
In Brave New World, refers to shapely, beautiful women. Normally
refers to mechanical devices operated by air pressure.
j)
This is the God of the Brave New World Society.
k) Refers animals who are
born live, versus eggs. |
Multiple
choice
1.
In the BNW, children are
a)
created by the State in a factory
b)
only select Alpha females give live birth
c)
there is a caste of surrogate mothers
2.
How are children in the Nursery conditioned to dislike books and
flowers?
a)
by preventing the children from ever seeing books or flowers
b)
by using hypnopaedia to teach them that books and flowers are
worthless
c)
by sounding alarms and shocking children when they approach books and
flowers
3.
Why does Fanny try to convince Lenina to be more promiscuous?
a)
because she thinks Lenina is lonely
b)
because “everybody belongs to everybody else”
c)
because she thinks Henry Foster is treating Lenina poorly
4.
In BNW, young children are _______________ to participate in sexual
games.
a)
encouraged
b)
discouraged
5.
In BNW, history
a)
is taught, but substantially altered
b)
is almost completely ignored
c)
is only a part of hynopaedic training
6.
The word “family” is _____________ to the citizens of BNW.
a)
disgusting
b)
funny
c)
unknown
7.
Why are Bernard Marx and Helmholtz Watson friends?
a)
both feel alienated from World State Society
b)
both are committed to changing the World State
c)
both have been persecuted by the World State
8.
How does the Solidarity Service end?
a)
with singing and large doses of soma
b)
with an orgy
c)
with a sermon from the Community Songster
9.
How does Bernard convince Lenina to go on a date with him?
a)
by inviting her to visit a Savage Reservation
b)
by telling her that she is “pneumatic”
c)
by telling her that he loves her
10)
What mistake does the D.H.C. make when Bernard asks him permission to
go to the Reservation?
a)
He reveals that he once had strong feelings for a woman he dated.
b)
He makes Helmholz Watson accompany them as a spy.
c)
He allows Bernard to visit for two weeks, instead of one.
11)
How does Lenina react to observing the Savage religious ritual?
a)
turns away
b)
sympathetic
c)
disgusted
12.
What is the purpose of the religious ritual performed by the Savages?
a)
to bring rain
b)
to initiate the young men of the pueblo into adulthood
c)
to cleanse the pueblo of the outsiders’ visit
13.
Why was Linda attacked by the other women of the village in the
Reservation?
a)
because she slept with their husbands
b)
because she did not speak their language
c)
because she was from the Other Place
14.
John is given a tour a BNW factory and school, and attends a feelie.
What does he think of the BNW?
a)
He is incredibly impressed at all the advancement of modern society.
b)
He is disgusted by the use of technology and people’s values.
c)
He sees many benefits and some negatives of the BNW society.
15.
After his return from the Reservation with the Savage, what event
leads to Bernard’s fall from social grace/popularity?
a)
John refuses to meet Bernard’s dinner guests.
b)
John tries to convince a crowd of Deltas not to take soma.
c)
Bernard sends Mustapha Mond a letter criticizing the World State.
16.
Why is Helmholtz in trouble with the State?
a)
He writes a poem about solitude/loneliness.
c)
He reads Shakespeare with the Savage.
17.
John gets into trouble with the State. What does he do?
a)
He talks to BNW citizens about loneliness and history.
b)
He makes copies of his Shakespeare collection and distributes them to
the lower castes.
c)
He starts a riot at the hospital.
18.
What is the lesson of the Cyprus Experiment described by Mustapha
Mond?
a)
A society of Alphas is unworkable.
b)
Life on a Savage Reservation can destroy any amount of conditioning.
c)
Happiness is the only criterion for the success of society.
19.
What did Mustapha Mond do that almost got him exiled to an island?
a)
He conducted scientific experiments.
b)
He criticized the World State.
c)
He wrote poetry.
20.
What happens to Helmholz Watson for his rebellion?
a)
He is executed.
b)
He chooses to live on the Falkland Islands.
c)
He is ordered to go to a forced labor camp.
21.
What happens to Bernard Marx for his role in the rebellion and his
behavior in general?
a)
He is executed.
b)
He is exiled to the Falkland Islands.
c)
He has to go to a forced labor camp.
22.
After retreating to the lighthouse, what does John do that first
attracts the reporters?
a)
He builds a 12 foot fence.
b)
He attacks hikers.
c)
He whips himself.
23.
What motivates John’s suicide at the end of the novel?
a)
Linda’s death
b)
His love for Lenina.
c)
His participation in a soma-driven orgy.
Short
Answer: What was Huxley’s theme in regards to sex, drugs,
entertainment/consumerism, technology, and education/history in BNW?
(What message was he trying to communicate to his audience?) Each
topic needs to be addressed separately in two sentences -Explain his
theme… Give an example from the book that supports your answer.
Write responses on a piece of binder paper.
