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Brave New World
Chapter 2 Quick Quiz
Brave New World
by:
Aldous Huxley
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Chapter 1
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Chapters 13–15
Chapter 16
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John
Bernard Marx
Helmholtz Watson
Mustapha Mond
Lenina Crowe
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Does Art Cause an Unstable Society?
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Chapters 4 – 6
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Chapter 9 -10
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Chapters 13 – 15
Chapter 16
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Lenina Crowne
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Chapters 4-6
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Chapters 11-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapter 16
Chapters 17-18
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Chapter 2 Quiz
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Chapter 2 Quiz
1
of 5
What happens to the Delta babies when they initially crawl toward books and flowers?
They receive an electric shock so that they will not desire such things.
They are encouraged to follow their destiny of peace and intellectualism.
They are immediately removed from the Conditioning Rooms.
Nothing happens to them, as they have to figure things out themselves.
2
of 5
Why is it important for these children to develop a hatred of books?
Because all literary works have been removed from the World State and destroyed
Because lower castes need to develop a self-sufficiency that literacy prohibits
Because lower castes cannot waste time on things that could decondition them
Because no books are being written that apply to the lifestyles of the lower castes
3
of 5
Why are the lower castes conditioned to hate the countryside?
Because the countryside is a distraction from their daily work
Because nature is free and they are meant to consume goods
Because they would have more difficulty revering urban life
Because they are not meant to enjoy any country sports
4
of 5
Why do the students blush when the Director of the Hatchery mentions parents?
They are reminded of their experiences with parents and families.
They do not have any understanding of what the word “parent” means.
The outdated mode of sexual reproduction is now considered taboo.
They know that parenting is a punishable offense within the World State.
5
of 5
How is hypnopaedia used in the Hatchery?
It is used in order to separate the children from their families.
It is used to help children understand the world around them.
It is used to prevent children from interacting with each other.
It is used to teach children morals while they are asleep.
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