What was the biggest reason that people didn’t want to see Linda?
They didn’t like her appearance.
100
Why does Bernard finally feel important for the first time in his life?
He is John’s appointed guardian and is now seen as more superior. Otherwise answer can be open-ended.
100
Bernard lets the sense of importance get to his head and he doesn’t act like himself anymore. Apply this to a situation that we would see in our world.
Answers are open-ended
100
What did the doctor mean when he said that the soma will shorten and lengthen Linda’s life?
The soma will take years off of her life but while she is taking it, it will give her a sense of eternity.
100
“O brave new world that has such people in it.”
John
200
Why did the director quit from the company of Hatcheries and Conditioning.
Bernard exposed him as John’s father in front of everybody.
200
In what ways has Bernard changed through his fame?
Answer is open-ended
200
“He was politely listened to. But behind his back people shook their heads.” Apply this to a situation that we would see in our world.
Answers are open-ended
200
Why does Bernard never want to talk to Helmholtz again?
He doesn’t like how Helmholtz isn’t excited for him.
200
“You can’t allow people to go popping off into eternity if they’ve got any serious work.”
Dr. Shaw
300
What is the name of the feely that Lenina and John go to see?
Three Weeks in a Helicopter
300
Do you think that Lenina actually likes John for who he is or just because he is currently in the spotlight. Why?
Answer is open-ended
300
• After her date with John, Lenina takes soma to help deal with her emotions just like she always does. .” Apply this to a situation that we would see in our world.
Answer is open-ended
300
Describe Death Conditioning.
Children are brought there and given toys and chocolate to associate dying as a good thing and to show that it is something that they shouldn’t fear.
300
“I don’t think you ought to see things like that.”
John
400
What did Lenina feel on her lips even after the feely effects ended?
A moth
400
Why do you think that John didn’t want to go very far with Lenina?
Answer is open-ended
400
This book mentions a type of conditioning called Death Conditioning. What is one kinf of conditioning that we use in our world today?
Answer is open-ended
400
What was the plot of the feely that Lenina and John went to go see?
A black man kidnaps a blonde Beta-plus woman. She is rescued by 3 handsome Alphas and the kidnapper is sent to an adult reconditioning center.
400
“Hug me till you drug me, honey; kiss me till I’m in a coma: Hug me, honey, snuggly bunny; Love’s as good as soma.”