Why is it ironic that science is embraced in the New World?

Everyone is actually not scientifically trained

Why is being sent to an island a reward?

He will see the most interesting set of men and women

How does Bernard react to being exiled?

Bernard sobs and begs not to be exhiled

Shorter work days caused...

Some addicted inefficient workers

Why is science forbidden?

Science is based on truth, truth jeopardizes stability

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Brave New World Chapter 16

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Answers

1
Where are Bernard, Helmholtz, and John being sent?
Iceland
The Falkland Islands
Samoa
Greenland
2
Why does Helmholtz ask to go to a place with a poor climate?
He didn't want to, they tried to punish him
So he wouldn't get sunburnt
A more creative atmosphere
So he will be "safe"
3
Which island had a population of only alphas?
Iceland
Cyprus
Falkland
Samoa
4
What book did John pick up in Mustapha Mond´s room?
Hooked on Phonics
Orthello
My Life and Work, by our Ford
The Bible
5
What does Mond point out about Shakespeare?
It could cause lots of riots if not burned immediately
Shakespeare was his favorite
It makes him really emotional whenever he reads it
It's a forbidden text
6
Why is Shakespeare banned from the New World?
Plays like that tend to last
Shakespeare wrote about false religions
Glen Cocoa didn't like Shakespeare
Shakespeare wouldn't last anyways
7
The New World has replaced Art with…
Orgy Porgy's
Obstacle Golf
Feelies and Scent Organs
Sam
8
Why is it ironic that science is embraced in the New World?
It's not
Everyone is actually not scientifically trained
The people are conditioned to love everything they're taught
There are no advancements in science in he New World
9
Why is being sent to an island a reward?
It is not really a reward
He will be able to be in control of it
He will see the most interesting set of men and women
10
How does Bernard react to being exiled?
He is bummed, but accepts it
Bernard sobs and begs not to be exhiled
He is excited and thankful to go
He is angry and turns red becaue he hates the decision
11
Shorter work days caused...
Lower castes to fall apart
Some addicted inefficient workers
Alcoholic Epsilons
Well rested, efficient workers
12
Why is science forbidden?
So no one can experiment and break free from conformity
It's not
Science is based on truth, truth jeopardizes stability
So no one will overthrow the World Controller
13
Mond does what that is normally not accepted in the Brave New World?
He wears different clothes
He has antisocial tendencies
He questions conditioning
He is too outgoing
14
When Bernard, Helmholtz, and the Savage are ushered into Mond’s office, how does Bernard act?
nervous and antsy
calm and collected
confident and alert
hysterical and crazy
15
What is the forbidden text in the New World?
Aristotle
Plato
Homer
Shakespeare
16
A society of only Alphas would…
Make the world run smoothly and efficiently
Result in a Civil War
Turn into a world superpower
Crumble from lack of lower castes
17
Why are they being sent to the Falkland Islands? (Opposed to anywhere else)
They have tropical weather
It is similar to "Tornardo Alley"
They have bad weather
18
Who has been exiled?
Lenina and John
Bernard and Linda
Helmholtz and Lenina
Helmholtz and Bernard

Brave New World Chapter 16 Flashcards | StudBud

Brave New World Chapter 16

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Brave New World Chapter 16

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Questions 18

Answers

1
Where are Bernard, Helmholtz, and John being sent?
Iceland
The Falkland Islands
Samoa
Greenland
2
Why does Helmholtz ask to go to a place with a poor climate?
He didn't want to, they tried to punish him
So he wouldn't get sunburnt
A more creative atmosphere
So he will be "safe"
3
Which island had a population of only alphas?
Iceland
Cyprus
Falkland
Samoa
4
What book did John pick up in Mustapha Mond´s room?
Hooked on Phonics
Orthello
My Life and Work, by our Ford
The Bible
5
What does Mond point out about Shakespeare?
It could cause lots of riots if not burned immediately
Shakespeare was his favorite
It makes him really emotional whenever he reads it
It's a forbidden text
6
Why is Shakespeare banned from the New World?
Plays like that tend to last
Shakespeare wrote about false religions
Glen Cocoa didn't like Shakespeare
Shakespeare wouldn't last anyways
7
The New World has replaced Art with…
Orgy Porgy's
Obstacle Golf
Feelies and Scent Organs
Sam
8
Why is it ironic that science is embraced in the New World?
It's not
Everyone is actually not scientifically trained
The people are conditioned to love everything they're taught
There are no advancements in science in he New World
9
Why is being sent to an island a reward?
It is not really a reward
He will be able to be in control of it
He will see the most interesting set of men and women
10
How does Bernard react to being exiled?
He is bummed, but accepts it
Bernard sobs and begs not to be exhiled
He is excited and thankful to go
He is angry and turns red becaue he hates the decision
11
Shorter work days caused...
Lower castes to fall apart
Some addicted inefficient workers
Alcoholic Epsilons
Well rested, efficient workers
12
Why is science forbidden?
So no one can experiment and break free from conformity
It's not
Science is based on truth, truth jeopardizes stability
So no one will overthrow the World Controller
13
Mond does what that is normally not accepted in the Brave New World?
He wears different clothes
He has antisocial tendencies
He questions conditioning
He is too outgoing
14
When Bernard, Helmholtz, and the Savage are ushered into Mond’s office, how does Bernard act?
nervous and antsy
calm and collected
confident and alert
hysterical and crazy
15
What is the forbidden text in the New World?
Aristotle
Plato
Homer
Shakespeare
16
A society of only Alphas would…
Make the world run smoothly and efficiently
Result in a Civil War
Turn into a world superpower
Crumble from lack of lower castes
17
Why are they being sent to the Falkland Islands? (Opposed to anywhere else)
They have tropical weather
It is similar to "Tornardo Alley"
They have bad weather
18
Who has been exiled?
Lenina and John
Bernard and Linda
Helmholtz and Lenina
Helmholtz and Bernard