Plot
Characters
Quotes
Literary devices/Miscellaneous
100

What is the name of the main character in The Chrysalids?

 David Strorm

100

Who is David’s strict and religious father?

Joseph Strorm

100

What is the term for David’s telepathy, and what literary device does it represent?

deviant
symbolizes evolution

200

What kind of society does David live in, and what does it fear?

Post-apocalyptic, religious, fears mutations

200

What is unusual about Petra compared to the other telepaths?

Extremely powerful telepath

200

where is “Watch thou for the mutant!” found and what does it represent?

Waknuk slogan; reflects fear/dogma

200

How is Waknuk an example of dystopia?

fear-driven society

300

What event first makes David question his society’s beliefs?

Meeting Sophie

300

Who is Rosalind, and what is her relationship to David?

  • Fellow telepath, David’s love interest

300

What quote demonstrates the hypocrisy of the Waknuk religion?
 

Reveals religious hypocrisy
 or any correct

300

What literary device is used in the phrase “the Devil’s work” to describe deviation?

Metaphor

400

Why is Sophie Wender forced to flee?

  • Her mutation is discovered

400

What is the role of Uncle Axel in David’s life?

Confidant who knows David’s secret

400

Find a quote that reveals David’s moral conflict.

any reasonable 
400

 Explain how irony is used in the depiction of religious extremism.

Pure society is corrupt

or any reasonable

500

Describe the significance of the Sealand woman and how she represents a new world order.

Represents evolution and acceptance of difference

500

Describe how the group of telepaths communicates and what this suggests about their bond.

Thought-shapes reflect deep connection

500

Interpret this quote: “Life is change...if you can’t change, you die.”

Evolution is key to survival

Or any reasonable answer

500

Discuss the use of symbolism in the recurring image of the Blasphemy.

  • Fear and rejection of difference

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