“Brave New World” Created by Educational Technology Network. www.edtechnetwork.com 2009
Huxley Lenina Bernard John “BNW” 100 200 300 400 500
At age 16, Huxley contracted a disease that caused what disability? Question 1 - 100 At age 16, Huxley contracted a disease that caused what disability?
Partial loss of his sight Answer 1 – 100 Partial loss of his sight
Name a novel Huxley wrote before the publication of “Brave New World” Question 1 - 200 Name a novel Huxley wrote before the publication of “Brave New World”
“Crome Yellow” “Antic Hay” “Those Barren Leaves” “Point Counter Point” Answer 1 – 200 “Crome Yellow” “Antic Hay” “Those Barren Leaves” “Point Counter Point”
In his later life, Huxley wrote extensively about what? Question 1 - 300 In his later life, Huxley wrote extensively about what?
The effects of psychedelic drugs Answer 1 – 300 The effects of psychedelic drugs
During World War II, Huxley and his family moved to where? Question 1 - 400 During World War II, Huxley and his family moved to where?
Answer 1 – 400 Southern California
What famous event overshadowed Huxley’s death? Question 1 - 500 What famous event overshadowed Huxley’s death?
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Answer 1 – 500 The assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Question 2 - 100 Where does Lenina work?
Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Centre Answer 2 – 100 Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Centre
Which friend of Lenina’s suggests she find more partners? Question 2 - 200 Which friend of Lenina’s suggests she find more partners?
Answer 2 – 200 Fanny
Who does she go Obstacle Golfing with? Question 2 - 300 Who does she go Obstacle Golfing with?
Answer 2 – 300 Henry Foster
Who does she go to the women’s wrestling match with? Question 2 - 400 Who does she go to the women’s wrestling match with?
Answer 2 – 400 Bernard Marx
Where does Lenina last see John? Question 2 - 500 Where does Lenina last see John?
As part of the mob at his farm house outside of London. Answer 2 – 500 As part of the mob at his farm house outside of London.
Question 3 - 100 Bernard is embarrassed when Lenina discusses what in a crowded elevator?
Going on vacation to the Savage Reservation Answer 3 – 100 Going on vacation to the Savage Reservation
Who does Bernard have to sit beside at the Solidarity Service? Question 3 - 200 Who does Bernard have to sit beside at the Solidarity Service?
Answer 3 – 200 Morgana Rothschild
Where does the director want to send Bernard? Question 3 - 300 Where does the director want to send Bernard?
Answer 3 – 300 Iceland
Why does Bernard agree to take Linda and John back to London? Question 3 - 400 Why does Bernard agree to take Linda and John back to London?
Their connection to the Hatchery director Answer 3 – 400 Their connection to the Hatchery director
Why does Bernard become a well-known society person? Question 3 - 500 Why does Bernard become a well-known society person?
He is in charge of John the Savage Answer 3 – 500 He is in charge of John the Savage
Who gave John a book with all the plays of Shakespeare? Question 4 - 100 Who gave John a book with all the plays of Shakespeare?
His mother’s boyfriend, Pope Answer 4 – 100 His mother’s boyfriend, Pope
Question 4 - 200 John quotes what Shakespeare play when he says: “O brave new world that has such people in it.”?
Answer 4 – 200 “The Tempest”
What event spurs John to start throwing soma tablets out the window? Question 4 - 300 What event spurs John to start throwing soma tablets out the window?
The death of his mother, Linda Answer 4 – 300 The death of his mother, Linda
What shocking fact is revealed when the controller is talking to John? Question 4 - 400 What shocking fact is revealed when the controller is talking to John?
He has read and has copies of old books. Answer 4 – 400 He has read and has copies of old books.
Question 4 - 500 John wants to go with Bernard and Helmholtz when they are exiled to where?
Answer 4 – 500 Falkland Islands
The five levels of humans in the “Brave New World” are labeled as: Question 5 - 100 The five levels of humans in the “Brave New World” are labeled as:
Answer 5 – 100 Alphas Betas Gammas Deltas Epsilons
The Bokanovsky’s Process produces how many duplicate human beings? Question 5 - 200 The Bokanovsky’s Process produces how many duplicate human beings?
Answer 5 – 200 96
What is the primary means of transportation in the “Brave New World”? Question 5 - 300 What is the primary means of transportation in the “Brave New World”?
Answer 5 – 300 Helicopters
Why do they condition children to dislike nature and flowers? Question 5 - 400 Why do they condition children to dislike nature and flowers?
They offer no economic value to the society. Answer 5 – 400 They offer no economic value to the society.
Question 5 - 500 Even though “Brave New World” people are conditioned to be always happy, they still need what?
Answer 5 – 500 Soma