Setting & Mood
What type of world does Lila live in?
A) A society focused on innovation and advancement
B) A divided world where trust is a weakness
C) A recovering nation after a natural disaster
D) A prosperous community with open leadership
B) A divided world where trust is a weakness
What theme is most strongly shown in this excerpt?
A) Blind loyalty versus survival
B) Freedom comes only through obedience
C) Pursuit of knowledge over power
D) The cost of seeking true freedom
D) The cost of seeking true freedom
What internal conflict is Lila experiencing?
A) Grieving her loss while seeking revenge
B) Balancing fear with the need for action
C) Choosing between loyalty to the government or rebellion
D) Deciding whether to join another family group
B) Balancing fear with the need for action
What is meant by "Friends became spies"?
A) People forged alliances secretly
B) Neighbors and friends began betraying one another
C) Families united against government control
D) Strangers posed threats to official authorities
B) Neighbors and friends began betraying one another
What is a common feature of dystopian societies like Lila’s?
A) Technology is weaponized to enforce control
B) Citizens have broad voting rights
C) Individual choice is celebrated openly
D) Freedom of speech is heavily protected
A) Technology is weaponized to enforce control
Which image best sets a fearful mood?
A) "Bright murals decorated the streets"
B) "Scraps of slogans drifted like dying leaves"
C) "Children skipped across sidewalks"
D) "Shoppers bustled through open-air markets"
B) "Scraps of slogans drifted like dying leaves"
Why might Lila be afraid of loyalty?
A) Loyalty requires emotional sacrifice
B) Trust can be used against you in her society
C) Loyalty leads to promotion within the system
D) Friendships are tightly monitored for rebellion
B) Trust can be used against you in her society
Based on her actions, which character trait best describes Lila?
A) Resourceful but reckless
B) Cautious yet hopeful
C) Idealistic yet naive
D) Clever but submissive
B) Cautious yet hopeful
Which line shows figurative language?
A) "Cameras watched from corners"
B) "Buildings stood as skeletal remains"
C) "Subways filled with patrols"
D) "Posters lined every available surface"
B) "Buildings stood as skeletal remains"
Why would a government assign tracker chips at birth?
A) To reward loyalty among citizens
B) To ensure education equality
C) To monitor behavior and suppress rebellion
D) To foster community trust
C) To monitor behavior and suppress rebellion
Which detail hints at government surveillance?
A) Posters advertising safety guidelines
B) The city's damaged roads and sidewalks
C) Cameras blinking overhead in the rain
D) Lila’s memory of brighter days
C) Cameras blinking overhead in the rain
What can we infer about Lila’s mother?
A) She encouraged Lila to trust the Authorities
B) She disappeared resisting the system
C) She abandoned Lila to find safety
D) She relocated beyond the city walls
B) She disappeared resisting the system
How does Lila’s view of her city differ from the government's view?
A) She believes it protects citizens better
B) She sees it as limiting human potential
C) She views it as a necessary sacrifice
D) She respects its system but questions its methods
B) She sees it as limiting human potential
The line "Freedom might just be worth everything" suggests:
A) Freedom is costly but necessary
B) Freedom guarantees instant safety
C) Freedom is meaningless without family
D) Freedom can be earned without risk
A) Freedom is costly but necessary
What is the main goal of censorship in dystopian societies?
A) To reduce unnecessary information
B) To allow faster government communication
C) To control public thought and prevent rebellion
D) To increase literacy rates
C) To control public thought and prevent rebellion
What does the artificial rain symbolize?
A) An attempt to create a controlled environment
B) A celebration of modern scientific achievement
C) The natural return of the environment
D) A consequence of pollution and climate change
A) An attempt to create a controlled environment
What might Lila’s photograph symbolize?
A) Resistance through memory
B) Fear of being discovered
C) The artificiality of family ties
D) The certainty of hopelessness
A) Resistance through memory
What type of external conflict is most evident?
A) Individual vs. Nature
B) Individual vs. Authority
C) Individual vs. Technology
D) Individual vs. Internal fear
B) Individual vs. Authority
What do the "scraps of posters" symbolize?
A) Hope for a brighter future
B) The decay of once-glorious promises
C) Rising rebellion against leadership
D) Wealth left behind by the elite
B) The decay of once-glorious promises
Which new law would most likely exist in a dystopian society like Lila’s?
A) Weekly creative writing competitions are mandatory
B) Children must memorize government slogans
C) Communities vote annually on leadership
D) Families are encouraged to travel freely
B) Children must memorize government slogans
What tone is established by the imagery in the phrase "The wind howled between the abandoned buildings"?
A) Suspenseful and mysterious
B) Optimistic and expectant
C) Playful and carefree
D) Triumphant and victorious
A) Suspenseful and mysterious
Which statement best expresses the central theme of the excerpt?
A) Hope is possible only through knowledge
B) Freedom demands risk and loss
C) Family connections outweigh societal loyalty
D) Isolation guarantees survival
B) Freedom demands risk and loss
Which type of conflict is suggested by Lila's desire to escape the city?
A) Person vs. Environment
B) Person vs. Government Systems
C) Person vs. Ethical Decision-Making
D) Person vs. Fate
B) Person vs. Government Systems
What does the line "Loneliness was safer than loyalty" suggest about relationships?
A) Friends were unreliable and dangerous
B) Relationships provided unexpected strength
C) Emotional ties gave citizens new purpose
D) Loyalty was rewarded with more freedoms
A) Friends were unreliable and dangerous
Why is the idea of a place “beyond the city walls” important in dystopian literature?
A) It symbolizes rebellion and forbidden hope
B) It shows the government's strength over nature
C) It proves the success of isolation strategies
D) It celebrates the city's environmental efforts
A) It symbolizes rebellion and forbidden hope