What are the choices that the previous quote is laying out for us in our own time?

medicine and happiness vs. religion and discontent

Why does the Controller say they should be happy with the situation?

They will live among free individuals & thinking people.

What does the nurse/society think about John reacting to his mom's death with love/concern?

Inappropriate bc the individual is always insignificant.

How is the larger, social sense of "happiness" and "stability" affect Helmholtz?

It causes him unhappiness & the feeling something's missing.

After his return from the Reservation, what event leads to Bernard's fall from social grace?

John refuses to meet Bernard's dinner guests.

How does Linda spend her time?

She stays on soma all of the time.

What does Lenina represent to John?

Everything he hates about the new world he has discovered.

In the previous quote, what seems to be his complaint against his society?

BNW society lacks real human emotion and therefore real art.

Dislikes the world; wants individual freedom

Some of the "civilized" customs disgust John. Which of these is NOT one of them?

attendance at solidarity services

What does John attempt to do after Linda's death?

Tries to stop the soma distribution bc he thinks it harmful

How are the children conditioned to associate pleasant things with death?

They visit the Hospital for the Dying and are given candy.

Why does John drink mustard water?

He wants to vomit and purify himself.

Why does John refuse to come to the party?

Tired of being put on display/having his beliefs ridiculed

Who is Helmholtz Watson?

Too intelligent for his own good; wants to write

What does John mean when he says, "I claim them all"

He wants to have a life that includes all human passions

Why does John throw up?

He is disgusted by society which created the lower caste.

Represents what John hates about the world

A cheerful, conventional Alpha male

Why is Helmholtz first criticized by the World State authorities?

He writes a poem about solitude.

Which of these is NOT one of Bernard's reactions to his downfall?

He is relieved that he is finally off the hook

How does Bernard humiliate the Director?

Brings Linda & John & exposes him as John's father.

Mustapha Mond tells John that civilizations have to choose between God and

machinery and medicine and happiness

Feels he doesn't belong in new world & hates the way it is

What happens to Bernard and Helmholtz?

Banished to islands to live w/others who don't fit society.

Like Karl Marx, he questions society

Why does Helmholtz want to go to an unpleasant island?

To get inspiration for his writing

Why could they not write anything like Othello?

You need social instability to write artistically.

How do the people react when they first meet John and Linda?

They are interested in John but repulsed by Linda

What is the lesson of the Cyprus experiment described by Mustapha Mond?

A society of Alphas is unworkable.

How much of our own present-day society can we recognize in this perspective of civilization?

a lot, a little bit, none, all of it

What did Mustapha Mond do that almost got him exiled to an island?

conducted scientific experiments

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1
What are the choices that the previous quote is laying out for us in our own time?
religion and happiness vs. science and discontent
machinery vs. happiness
medicine and happiness vs. religion and discontent
religion vs. discontent
2
Of the following, who DOES NOT sleep with Lenina?
John
Henry
Benito
Bernard
3
Why does the Controller say they should be happy with the situation?
They will live among free individuals & thinking people.
They're miserable where they are - change can only be better
They will be making a contribution to society.
This solution is better than death - the alternative
4
"And yet . . You've got to be hurt and upset; otherwise you can't think of the really good"
John
Mustafa Mond
Helmholtz Watson
Bernard
5
Who is Mustafa Mond?
Like Karl Marx, he questions society
The people's god
A cheerful conventional Alpha male
The World Controller
6
What does the nurse/society think about John reacting to his mom's death with love/concern?
It is considered totally appropriate.
It is considered a heroic act.
Inappropriate bc the individual is always insignificant.
It is considered a disgusting act punishable by alienation
7
How is the larger, social sense of "happiness" and "stability" affect Helmholtz?
It inspires him to spread the society's ideals.
It makes him intent on climbing the corporate ladder.
It makes him feel safe and secure.
It causes him unhappiness & the feeling something's missing.
8
After his return from the Reservation, what event leads to Bernard's fall from social grace?
John tries to convince a crowd of Deltas not to take soma.
He sends Mustapha Mond a letter criticizing the World State
John refuses to meet Bernard's dinner guests.
Lenina abandons him after John refuses to sleep with her.
9
How does Linda spend her time?
She plays obstacle golf for hours every day.
She begins writing a book of memoirs.
She stays on soma all of the time.
She lectures about her life with the savages.
10
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Door 2
Door 4
Door 3
11
What does Lenina represent to John?
Everything he hates about the new world he has discovered.
Shame for not assimilating into society.
Lust for everything he sees in the new world.
Everything he wants to be.
12
In the previous quote, what seems to be his complaint against his society?
BNW society encourages pain and agony.
BNW society lacks real human emotion and therefore real art.
BNW society does not offer enough diversions.
BNW society has no one with any real intelligence.
13
Who is John Savage?
The world controller
The people's god
Dislikes the world; wants individual freedom
Too intelligent for his own good: wants to write
14
Some of the "civilized" customs disgust John. Which of these is NOT one of them?
casual sex
soma holidays
hypnopaedia
attendance at solidarity services
15
What does John attempt to do after Linda's death?
He tries to return to the savages but is not allowed to.
Tries to stop the soma distribution bc he thinks it harmful
He asks to hold a funeral w/tribal dance but isn't allowed
He tries to commit suicide but is stopped by police.
16
How are the children conditioned to associate pleasant things with death?
The attend funerals at an early age.
They listen to subliminal tapes while they sleep.
They get pets, which are then killed.Then they get gifts
They visit the Hospital for the Dying and are given candy.
17
What does VPS stand for
Violent Passion Surrogate
Viviparous Pressure Surrogate
Vivid Passion Surrogate
Vigorous Panic Surrogate
18
Why does John drink mustard water?
He is forced to by the Controller as a punishment.
He wants to vomit and purify himself.
He's fasting & it's the only nourishment he'll allow himself
It is an old tribal superstition to become invincible.
19
"Yes, that's just like you... You just abolish the slings and arrows. It's too easy."
Lenina
Bernard
Mustafa Mond
John
20
Many things are banned bc they would upset the stability of society. Which is not banned?
art
literature
friendship
scientific inquiry
21
Why does John refuse to come to the party?
Tired of being put on display/having his beliefs ridiculed
He doesn't have the social skills he feels are necessary.
He would rather go to the feelies.
He is embarrassed at not having a date.
22
Who is Helmholtz Watson?
Too intelligent for his own good; wants to write
A cheerful, conventional Alpha male
Represents what John hates about the world
The world controller
23
Who is Ford?
A cheerful, conventional Alpha male
Represents what John hates about society
Dislikes the world, wants individual freedom
The people's god
24
What does John mean when he says, "I claim them all"
He is establishing himself as heir to his mom's money/things
He wants to have a life that includes all human passions
He is responsible for the demise of Bernard and Helmholtz
He is a brother to all in society, including the savages.
25
Why does John throw up?
He is dizzy from the helicopter ride.
He is allergic to soma.
He is disgusted by society which created the lower caste.
He has contracted a mysterious illness from the new society.
26
Who is Lenina?
The World Controller
John's mother
Too intelligent for her own good; she wants to write
Represents what John hates about the world
27
Mustapha Mond says that "You can't have a lasting civilization without..."
pre-natal conditioning
plenty of pleasant vices
stability and happiness
soma
28
Does the previous quote sound like it's from a character who "belongs" in a Brave New World?
Yes
No
29
How does John show grief for his mom, anger at society and rid himself of desire for Lenina?
Goes back to the reservation to fast and pray.
Screams & cries for hours, then falls into a deep sleep
Writes about his feelings, makes copies and distributes them
Tortures himself.
30
To what end does John come?
Assembles group of followers & becomes an agent for change.
He hangs himself.
He blends into society and eventually becomes the DHC.
He returns to the reservation and stays there.
31
Who is Henry Foster?
A cheerful, conventional Alpha male
Dislikes the world, wants individual freedom
The World controller
Like Karl Marx, he questions society.
32
Why is Helmholtz first criticized by the World State authorities?
He reads Shakespeare with the Savage.
He writes a poem that outright criticizes the World State.
He spends too much time with Bernard.
He writes a poem about solitude.
33
Which of these is NOT one of Bernard's reactions to his downfall?
He is relieved that he is finally off the hook
He is contemptuous of those who don't think like he does.
Jealous of the developing friendship of John & Helmholtz
He is is resentful.
34
What is the name of the feely that John watches on his date with Lenina?
New Othello
Three Weeks in a Helicopter
Love in the Sky
Gramme a Day
35
How does Bernard humiliate the Director?
Tells everyone that the director has been stealing money.
Brings photos of the Director's private library.
Plays a recording of the Director promising a woman fidelity
Brings Linda & John & exposes him as John's father.
36
Mustapha Mond tells John that civilizations have to choose between God and
technology and progress
stability and strength
machinery and medicine and happiness
soma
37
Why?
Feels he doesn't belong in new world & hates the way it is
The guilt he feels for the way he treated his mom.
He is poor.
He has lost Lenina forever.
38
What happens to Bernard and Helmholtz?
They escape and live among the savages.
Bainwashed and reprogrammed into lower caste workers.
Banished to islands to live w/others who don't fit society.
Sent to the Hospital for the Dying to be killed quietly.
39
Who is Bernard Marx?
Like Karl Marx, he questions society
Dislikes the world; wants individual freedom
too intelligent for his own good; wants to write
Represents what John hates about the world
40
Why does Helmholtz want to go to an unpleasant island?
to become a savage
To study Shakespeare
To get inspiration for his writing
To escape society
41
Why could they not write anything like Othello?
They don't have hands.
It doesn't matter. They are blind.
You need social instability to write artistically.
They are blind.
42
How do the people react when they first meet John and Linda?
They feel intense hatred of both.
They are interested in Linda but afraid of John.
They are interested in John but repulsed by Linda
They are polite but disinterested.
43
What is the lesson of the Cyprus experiment described by Mustapha Mond?
Life on a Savage Reservation can destroy all conditioning.
Soma is a necessary component of a stable society.
Happiness is the only criterion for the success of society.
A society of Alphas is unworkable.
44
After retreating to the lighthouse, what does John do that first attracts the reporters?
calls Lenina's name
plant's a garden
whips himself
cries for his mother
45
How much of our own present-day society can we recognize in this perspective of civilization?
a lot
a little bit
none
all of it
46
What did Mustapha Mond do that almost got him exiled to an island?
visited a Savage Reservation
conducted scientific experiments
wrote poetry
criticized the World State
47
Call it the fault of civilization..Our civilization has chosen machinery & medicine & happiness
Bernard
John
Mustafa Mond
Lenina
48
John's refusal causes Bernard to lose respect of the people and get in trouble for being odd.
True
False
49
Who is Linda?
Dislikes the world, wants individual freedom
the World controller
John's mother
Represents what John hates in the world
50
If a society can abolish its social & emotional trouble, is that so bad as this character says?
No
Yes

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