The Lottery
What is the purpose of the lottery in the village, and how is the winner chosen?
A) To win money by drawing the right number
B) To assign farming duties for the season
C) To select a villager for a ritual sacrifice by random draw
D) To determine who gets to be mayor for a year
C) To select a villager for a ritual sacrifice by random draw
What happens to Harrison Bergeron after he appears on the TV broadcast?
A) He wins a televised debate and becomes a leader
B) He is praised by the Handicapper General for his courage
C) He and the ballerina are shot and killed by Diana Moon Glampers
D) He escapes to lead a revolution in another city
C) He and the ballerina are shot and killed by Diana Moon Glampers
Which of the following best describes a common function of propaganda in dystopian societies?
A) To encourage critical thinking among citizens
B) To promote transparency and factual reporting
C) To manipulate public perception and suppress dissent
D) To celebrate the diversity of individual opinion
C) To manipulate public perception and suppress dissent
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What's Mr. Soemer's favorite football team?
A. Cleveland Browns
B. Baltimore Ravens
C. Pittsburgh Steelers
D. Kansas City Chiefs
B. Baltimore Ravens
How does the setting—a peaceful village on a sunny day—contrast with the outcome of the lottery?
A) It creates a sense of harmony and happiness that continues throughout
B) It foreshadows the violence of the ritual through stormy weather
C) It lulls the reader into a false sense of security, making the ending more shocking
D) It has no real effect on the reader’s expectations
C) It lulls the reader into a false sense of security, making the ending more shocking
What feature of the setting clearly marks the society as dystopian?
A) People live in luxury but are constantly bored
B) The government uses handicaps to suppress talents and enforce equality
C) All citizens are free to excel in their chosen professions
D) Technology is used to create a utopia where no one works
B) The government uses handicaps to suppress talents and enforce equality
In many dystopian narratives, what is the primary reason for suppressing individuality?
A) To maintain military superiority over other nations
B) To increase competition in the job market
C) To eliminate unpredictability and enforce social stability
D) To promote cultural traditions and folklore
C) To eliminate unpredictability and enforce social stability
HUNGER GAMES
What is the significance of Katniss's act with the berries at the end of the Games?
A) It shows she has developed feelings for Peeta and wants to save him.
B) It signals her willingness to accept death over being manipulated by the Capitol.
C) It demonstrates her lack of understanding of the Games’ rules.
D) It ensures her spot in the next Hunger Games.
B) It signals her willingness to accept death over being manipulated by the Capitol.
Where was Mr. Soemer born?
A. Baltimore, Maryland
B. Greenville, South Carolina
C. London, England
D. Los Angeles, California
A. Baltimore, Maryland
What is the central conflict in “The Lottery,” and how is it resolved?
A) A debate over property rights; it is settled by court
B) Tradition vs. morality; resolved by the continuation of the stoning
C) Family feud; resolved when they reconcile
D) A weather crisis; resolved by holding the lottery indoors
B) Tradition vs. morality; resolved by the continuation of the stoning
What is the central conflict in the story?
A) Harrison wants to be president, but others compete for the role
B) Harrison rebels against a society that suppresses individuality
C) Harrison struggles to find love in a technology-controlled world
D) Harrison must choose between becoming a soldier or an artist
B) Harrison rebels against a society that suppresses individuality
How do dystopian governments typically justify oppressive policies to their citizens?
A) By presenting them as temporary measures
B) By framing them as necessary for public safety or equality
C) By openly admitting they seek control and domination
D) By offering monetary rewards to compliant citizens
B) By framing them as necessary for public safety or equality
SCYTHE
Why does Scythe Faraday fake his death midway through the novel?
A) To escape assassination by corrupt Scythes
B) To test Citra and Rowan’s loyalty to the Scythedom
C) To remove himself as a mentor so Citra and Rowan can be reassigned and survive
D) To stage a political protest against the Thunderhead
C) To remove himself as a mentor so Citra and Rowan can be reassigned and survive
What's Mr. Soemer's wife's name?
A. Bethany
B. Kelsey
C. Hannah
D. Sarah
D. Sarah
Why can “The Lottery” be considered a dystopian story?
A) It features advanced technology and alien overlords
B) It depicts a society where tradition leads to unquestioned violence
C) It takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland
D) It includes a heroic rebellion against a corrupt government
B) It depicts a society where tradition leads to unquestioned violence
How does Vonnegut use satire in “Harrison Bergeron”?
A) By mocking people who try to become too rich
B) By exaggerating the idea of equality to show how absurd forced uniformity can become
C) By making fun of science fiction as a genre
D) By presenting a utopia that people secretly enjoy
B) By exaggerating the idea of equality to show how absurd forced uniformity can become
Which element is most characteristic of dystopian fiction?
A) A society ruled by direct democracy with frequent elections
B) A protagonist who thrives in a technologically advanced utopia
C) A powerful central authority that uses fear and control to maintain order
D) A plot centered entirely around supernatural beings
C) A powerful central authority that uses fear and control to maintain order
THE GIVER
What does Jonas’s decision to leave the community ultimately cause?
A) The physical destruction of the community
B) The release of Gabriel back into society
C) The failure of the Ceremony of Twelve
D) The return of memories and emotions to the people
D) The return of memories and emotions to the people
True or False:
Mr. Soemer likes to play basketball.
True
Which statement best reflects a theme in “The Lottery”?
A) The lottery system ensures economic fairness for all villagers
B) Human beings naturally oppose tradition and seek freedom
C) Blind adherence to tradition can lead to horrific consequences
D) People always fight for justice when given the chance
C) Blind adherence to tradition can lead to horrific consequences
Which theme is most strongly expressed in “Harrison Bergeron”?
A) Government control ensures peace and success
B) Physical strength always leads to power
C) Forced equality destroys individuality and freedom
D) Intelligence is unimportant in a fair society
C) Forced equality destroys individuality and freedom
Why are dystopian protagonists often portrayed as outsiders or rebels?
A) They usually come from a different country or planet
B) They have access to more advanced technology
C) Their perspective allows the reader to question the norms of the dystopian world
D) They are immune to the effects of propaganda
C) Their perspective allows the reader to question the norms of the dystopian world
THE MAZE RUNNER
Why is Thomas’s decision to be stung by a Griever significant to the plot?
A) It helps him escape the Maze for good
B) It allows him to regain suppressed memories critical to escaping the Maze
C) It proves he is immune to the Flare virus
D) It earns him leadership among the Gladers
B) It allows him to regain suppressed memories critical to escaping the Maze
True or False:
Mr. Soemer is a G
True