“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