The Social Dilemma
Dystopian Fiction
The Veldt
The Pedestrian
100

Who are the key technology companies discussed in "The Social Dilemma"?

What are Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram?

100

Literary genre in which dystopian fiction works typically belong?

What is science fiction?

100

Author of "The Veldt".

Who is Ray Bradbury?

100

Protagonist of "The Pedestrian"

Who is Leonard Mead?

200

How do social media platforms use algorithms to engage users?

What is:showing them personalized content based on their interests and behavior.  

200

He coined the term "Utopia" in this book. *must know author and book*

Who is Sir Thomas More in Utopia?

+100 for the year of publication

200

The name of the Hadley's automated home. 

What is "The Happylife Home"?

200

Primary activity of the protagonist.

What is enjoying taking solitary walks at night?

300

Name at least 3 negative impacts on mental health associated with excessive social media use, as discussed in the documentary.

What are: Anxiety, depression, loneliness, and low self-esteem

300

Provide 4 examples of Dystopian novels. 

What are Animal Farm, 1984, Hunger Games, Fahrenheit 451, A Clockwork Orange, A Brave New World, The Handmaid's Tale, The Road, The Giver, etc?

300

The 4 family members and their relationship in the story. +100 for the name of the psychologist

Who are George Hadley (father), Lydia (mother), Peter (son & brother), Wendy (daughter and sister)?

+100 David McClean (Psychologist)

300

Unusual sight Leonard Mead encounters on his walk.

What is the lone flicker of light in a house, and it turns out to be a curious inhabitant?

400

What features did social media platforms design & incorporate to keep users engaged and coming back for more?

What are: notifications, likes, shares, and addictive design? 

400

Central theme(s) in dystopian literature that often explores the consequences of societal control and loss of individual freedoms (hint: related to politics).

 What is totalitarianism or authoritarianism?

+100 for definition of totalitarianism.

400

2 central thematic sentences explored in "The Veldt" 

What are technology, parental neglect, the impact of virtual reality, and the consequences of unchecked desires? (must include the thematic sentence)

400

Response of the police and their reasoning, to Leonard Mead's activities in "The Pedestrian."

What is the police apprehend him for his peculiar and non-conformist behavior?

500

How do algorithms contribute to the spread of misinformation and polarization on social media platforms?

What is: Algorithms can amplify sensational or false content, leading to the spread of misinformation and polarization?

 

500

Name 4 characteristics of a dystopia. (+100 for each after)

What are • Propaganda • Censorship • One central figure • Constant surveillance • Fear of outside world • Out of touch with nature • Conformity?

500

4 examples of foreshadowing in "The Veldt"

What are:-the lions eye the parents hungrily -the children’s nursery smells of blood-screams were heard coming from the nursery-dad's wallet and mom's scarf
500

Central theme of "The Pedestrian"?

What is Individuality and non-conformity in a conformist society?