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Define Pliant
What is an example of someone being boisterous?
Dystopian Review
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What is an example of someone being boisterous?
A man yelling loudly across the table at a dinner party
A dog softly begging for a piece of pizza
A woman stealing a diamond necklace in a crowded store
A student looking at their phone during class
2
Define
Pliant
ridiculous, senseless
A very steep cliff; the brink or edge of disaster
Hard to do; requiring much effort
Bending readily; easily influenced
3
Define Perfunctory
having the effect of a poison
of little importance or value
close searching or examination
performed merely as a routine
4
Define boisterous
a calm atmosphere
a noisy or energetic crowd
a moderately
and solemn and quiet crowd
5
Define petulantly
ill-tempered way
harsh, grating sound
obvious
regret
6
What is an example of
Jovial
?
Tim talks only to his friends
Tim is loved by everyone at the party
Tim never goes to parties
Tim sits in the corner of the room on his phone
7
Define disengaged
to attach yourself to something
all of the above
to separate or release from something
tied together
8
What symbolism does the color "black" have in literature?
Fortune and Fate
Purity and Life
Love and Loyalty
Evil and Death
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Which is an example of someone acting petulantly?
Austyn sulked and complained when she got a D on her test.
Jermaine put his head on his desk because he was up late.
Ethan covered his face, hoping no one saw him slip.
Jimmy came in late to class with a smile on his face.
10
The Lottery story begins with a happy and delightful tone.
True
False
11
When did Harrison Bergeron become a prisoner?
When he broke an equality law.
At the age of 28, in December.
When he vandalized.
At the age of 14, in April.
12
What is not an example of defiantly
Stealing a package of gum
Sitting quietly while your teacher is talking
Not doing your laundry when told
Taking someone’s dog
13
An example of something that is pliant is ______.
a mirror
a wooden board
a garden hose
a snow shovel
14
In the story The Lottery, what is the lottery?
Winning a bunch of money.
A class where you learn to juggle.
A drawing held each year where the "winner," gets sentenced to death.
An event that chooses a family to be in control of the community
15
Define Profusely
to inspect
plentiful, abundant
to be slow to act
severe punishment
16
What does the black box symbolize in "The Lottery"?
tradition
winning
responsibility
celebration
17
Define "defiantly."
Following the rules
I'm not sure yet.
In a rebellious way
Being safe
18
Which is a good example of the word perfunctory?
singing in the shower
doing the bare minimum required to get something done
going out of your way to help someone
working hard to earn an A
19
In "Harrison Bergeron," the dystopian characteristic is
surveillance
propaganda
control
all of the above
20
What was the
irony
in the short story, "The Lottery?"
No one won the lottery
Young Bill won the lottery and helped his family
Mr. Summers won the lottery
Winning the lottery turned out to be a bad thing
21
In "The Lottery" story, the dark and gruesome yearly tradition was called a
race
scandal
fanatic
ritual
22
What was the mood of The Lottery story?
Happy
Angry
Depressing
Joyful
23
How is
Harrison Bergeron
dystopian?
Everyone is dehumanized
Everyone is exactly the same
Everyone is miserable
Everyone is happy
24
define Daintily
an expert judge in matters of taste
endless
fine or delicate manners or tastes; carefully
inflict harm in return for and injury or wrong doing
25
Why kind of dystopian control is "The Lottery"?
Both Red and Yellow
Religious/Philosophical
Corporate
Technological
26
In the story "The lottery", lottery could symbolize…
holidays
festivals
Sadness
Manipulation
27
Define Jovial
Anger
Jealousy
Good spirit
Peaceful
28
What do the stones symbolize in "The Lottery"?
empowerment
brutality
love
peace
29
Why do the characters in the story seem to resist eliminating the lottery?
They like having the lottery.
It is an ongoing tradition, and they can't break the ritual.
The government won't let them.
The holy spirit issued an edict that says they must have it.
30
Why is the world of Harrison Bergeron dystopian?
All people are imprisoned
It is ruled by a collective known as "Big Brother"
Machines rule the planet
All differences have been eliminated by force
31
Define Shabbier
An antique
In excellent condition
To be new
In poor condition through lack of care
32
Who shot Harrison in "Harrison Bergeron"?
Hazel
George
The ballerina
Diana Moon Glampers
33
When Harrison was killed, George Bergeron was...
talking to Hazel.
crying.
getting a can of beer.
watching TV.
34
What type of irony would best describe the Lottery story?
It is not ironic.
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal
35
Define paraphernalia
Sell equipment
Buy Equipment
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
equipment that can be disassembled
36
"Harrison Bergeron" - Harrison represents
dependence
conformity
rebellion
family values
37
In Harrison "Bergeron," which of these elements is the most dystopian?
George walks to the refrigerator for a beer
Government promised "equality," actually enslaved humanity
Harrison pronounces himself emperor on TV
Hazel is of average intelligence and thinks in short bursts
38
"The Lottery" is an example of dystopian fiction. What elements of this story make it a dystopia?
The story takes place on a beautiful spring day in June.
The villagers are friendly to each other.
The villagers are mostly farmers.
The villagers live in fear of the lottery and afraid to get rid of it.
39
Story: The lottery- Who "wins" the lottery?
Tessie Hutchinson
Joe Summers
Bill Hutchinson
Clyde Dunbar
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What does Harrison Bergeron do on TV?
Dances with a ballerina and kisses her.
Makes a speech
All of the above
Names himself an Emperor.
