Setting & Mood
What type of world does Lila live in?
A) Peaceful and democratic
B) Chaotic but free
C) Controlled and fearful
D) Wealthy and kind
C) Controlled and fearful
What theme is most strongly shown in this excerpt?
A) Loyalty to friends
B) The cost of freedom
C) Celebrating traditions
D) Family reunions
B) The cost of freedom
What internal conflict is Lila experiencing?
A) Choosing between safety and freedom
B) Wondering which city to visit
C) Deciding which outfit to wear
D) Planning her birthday party
A) Choosing between safety and freedom
What is meant by “Friends became spies”?
A) Friends wore funny costumes
B) Friends secretly reported each other
C) Friends created secret handshakes
D) Friends traveled together
B) Friends secretly reported each other
What is a common feature of dystopian societies like Lila’s?
A) Citizens have complete freedom
B) Technology is used for strict control
C) Nature is celebrated and protected
D) Governments encourage open questioning
B) Technology is used for strict control
Which image best sets a fearful mood?
A) "Bright colors flooded the streets"
B) "Scraps of posters shouting promises"
C) "Citizens danced in the rain"
D) "Children played in open fields"
B) "Scraps of posters shouting promises"
Why might Lila be afraid of loyalty?
A) Friends could betray her
B) Families share secret codes
C) She wants to work for the Authorities
D) Strangers offer free gifts
A) Friends could betray her
Based on her actions, which character trait best describes Lila?
A) Reckless
B) Courageous
C) Obedient
D) Silly
B) Courageous
Which line shows figurative language?
A) "The wind howled between the buildings"
B) "Lila wore a gray jacket"
C) "Posters advertised new shoes"
D) "Cameras recorded her steps"
A) "The wind howled between the buildings"
Why would a government assign tracker chips at birth?
A) To help people with homework
B) To encourage art and creativity
C) To monitor and control citizens' movements
D) To protect children from the rain
C) To monitor and control citizens' movements
Which detail hints at government surveillance?
A) Lila carries a backpack
B) Cameras blink through the rain
C) She sees posters about food sales
D) The buildings are made of stone
B) Cameras blink through the rain
What can we infer about Lila’s mother?
A) She was captured or lost
B) She works for the government
C) She abandoned Lila
D) She lives beyond the city
A) She was captured or lost
How does Lila’s view of her city differ from the government's view?
A) She sees it as perfect
B) She is proud of the trackers
C) She sees it as oppressive
D) She ignores the government
C) She sees it as oppressive
The line "Freedom might just be worth everything" suggests:
A) Freedom costs little
B) Lila is ready to sacrifice for freedom
C) Freedom is given for free
D) Lila is tired and gives up
B) Lila is ready to sacrifice for freedom
What is the main goal of censorship in dystopian societies?
A) To make people smarter
B) To control what people think and know
C) To save money on education
D) To help people find jobs faster
B) To control what people think and know
What does the artificial rain symbolize?
A) Hope and freedom
B) Natural weather
C) A fake, controlled environment
D) A celebration of independence
C) A fake, controlled environment
What might Lila’s photograph symbolize?
A) Anger at her society
B) Her hope and memories
C) A list of rules to follow
D) A map to treasure
B) Her hope and memories
What type of external conflict is most evident?
A) Character vs. Character
B) Character vs. Nature
C) Character vs. Technology/Society
D) Character vs. Self
C) Character vs. Technology/Society
What do the "scraps of posters" symbolize?
A) Hope for a better future
B) The remains of broken promises
C) Exciting sales and markets
D) A celebration of survival
B) The remains of broken promises
Which new law would most likely exist in a dystopian society like Lila’s?
A) Everyone must vote freely
B) All communication must be monitored
C) Children must create their own bedtime
D) Citizens are encouraged to disagree with leaders
B) All communication must be monitored
What tone is established by the imagery in the phrase: "The wind howled between the abandoned buildings"?
A) Cheerful and lively
B) Tense and eerie
C) Calm and peaceful
D) Proud and bold
B) Tense and eerie
Which statement best expresses the central theme of the excerpt?
A) Isolation leads to strength
B) Technology always improves society
C) Freedom requires sacrifice
D) Family bonds are easily broken
C) Freedom requires sacrifice
Which type of conflict is suggested by Lila's desire to escape the city?
A) Character vs. Nature
B) Character vs. Society
C) Character vs. Character
D) Character vs. Fate
B) Character vs. Society
What does the line “Loneliness was safer than loyalty” suggest about relationships in Lila’s world?
A) People prefer being alone to avoid heartbreak
B) Relationships are dangerous because of betrayal
C) Lila has always liked being independent
D) Loyalty is a respected value
B) Relationships are dangerous because of betrayal
Why is the idea of a place “beyond the city walls” important in dystopian literature?
A) It shows that weather is unpredictable
B) It represents the fear of the unknown
C) It symbolizes the potential for hope and freedom
D) It warns about leaving home
C) It symbolizes the potential for hope and freedom