World State Society
What is the primary method of population control in the World State?
Bokanovsky Process and conditioning.
What drug is commonly used to maintain happiness and compliance?
Soma
Who is the "Savage" introduced in the story, and where is he from?
John, from the Savage Reservation.
From which Shakespeare play does the title Brave New World originate?
The Tempest
What is Ms.Bretz's dog name?
Sadie (Rhap-sadie in Blue)
How does the World State prevent aging and keep citizens looking young?
Regular hormone treatments and strict medical care.
What role does the "Malthusian Drill" play in the lives of World State citizens?
It is a method of birth control for women.
Which two main characters are considered "round" and "developing"?
John the Savage and Bernard Marx.
How does John react when Lenina tries to seduce him?
He reacts with anger and horror, quoting Shakespeare.
What kind of truck was Ms.Bretz first truck?
Chevrolet Silverado 2001 Step-Side
What is the purpose of hypnopaedia in Brave New World?
Sleep teaching to instill societal values and beliefs.
Explain the significance of the Bokanovsky Process.
It allows for mass production of identical human beings, reinforcing societal control.
How is Bernard Marx different from the average Alpha in the World State?
He is smaller, less confident, and questions societal norms.
What happens during the soma riot, and how do the authorities handle it?
John tries to destroy soma to "free" people, leading to a riot; authorities use soma vapor to control the crowd.
What was Ms. Bretz first job after High School?
Camp Counselor
Describe the function and purpose of the Solidarity Service.
A communal gathering that reinforces social unity and loyalty to the World State through ritual and soma consumption.
How are the lower castes conditioned to accept their roles?
Through hypnopaedia, sleep teaching, and physical conditioning.
Why is Lenina considered a "flat/static" character?
She remains mostly unchanged, focused on superficial pleasures and societal norms.
Why does John feel so conflicted living in the World State?
He is torn between his ideals of purity and the reality of the World State's moral decay.
When I was 7, What did I want to be when I grew up?
Marine Biologist
What is the significance of "Community, Identity, Stability" in the World State?
It is the motto of the society, representing their core values.
What is "death conditioning," and why is it important in World State society?
It trains citizens to accept death without fear, seeing it as normal and unimportant.
What event led Linda to live on the Savage Reservation?
She got lost during a visit with the Director and was left behind.
What ultimately leads to John's death?
His sense of isolation, disgust with society, and inability to reconcile his values with the World State.
What was the lowest grade I ever made at Geneva? Hint: It was in Geography and the Exam was mapping the world from memory
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