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    What does the Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning produce at their plant?

    • Animals
    • Humans
    • Plants
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Brave New World is a fictional novel which was written by Aldous Huxley and published in 1932. The story revolves around genetically modified citizens in a futuristic world. The novel reflects huge scientific advancements in reproductive technology, genetic engineering and sleep-learning to evolve an ideal society that is questioned only by a single outsider. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the characters and story of the novel. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Which one of the 5 choices are not part of the castes?

    • Alpha

    • Beta

    • Center

    • Delta

    • Gamma

    Correct Answer
    A. Center
    Explanation
    The term "castes" typically refers to social divisions or classes in certain societies. Out of the given choices, "Center" does not fit the concept of a caste as it does not represent a social division or class. The other options, Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Gamma, could potentially represent different castes within a society.

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  • 3. 

    What is the name of the process that allows the Hatchery to produce many clones from a single egg?

    • The Podansky Process

    • The Trotsky Process

    • The Bokanovsky Process

    • Centrifugal Bumble-puppy

    Correct Answer
    A. The Bokanovsky Process
    Explanation
    The Bokanovsky Process is the correct answer because it is the name of the process that allows the Hatchery to produce many clones from a single egg. This process, named after its creator Aldous Huxley in his novel "Brave New World," involves artificially splitting a fertilized egg to create multiple identical embryos. These embryos then develop into identical individuals, resulting in a society where everyone is a clone and lacks individuality.

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  • 4. 

    Where does the novel open at in the book, Brave New World?

    • Central London

    • Washington D.C.

    • Nigeria

    • Argentina

    Correct Answer
    A. Central London
    Explanation
    The novel, Brave New World, opens in Central London. This is where the story begins and the readers are introduced to the futuristic society depicted in the book. Central London serves as the setting for the initial events and sets the stage for the dystopian world that the characters inhabit.

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  • 5. 

    When it says the Year then A.D. If the A stands for after, then what does the F stand for?

    • Dorian's Grade

    • Ford

    • Father

    • Fuuniers

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ford
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the meaning of the letter "F" in the phrase "A.D." which stands for "Anno Domini" meaning "in the year of our Lord" in Latin. The letter "F" in this context does not have a specific meaning and is not related to any of the options given. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the above."

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  • 6. 

    Why does Fanny try to convince Lenina to be more promiscuous?

    • Because she thinks Lenina is lonely

    • Because “every one belongs to every one else”

    • Because she thinks Henry Foster is treating Lenina poorly

    • Because she thinks Bernard Marx is attractive

    Correct Answer
    A. Because “every one belongs to every one else”
    Explanation
    Fanny tries to convince Lenina to be more promiscuous because she believes in the societal norm of "every one belongs to every one else." In this dystopian society, monogamy is frowned upon, and promiscuity is encouraged as a way to eliminate feelings of possessiveness and exclusivity. Fanny believes that Lenina should embrace this ideology and engage in multiple sexual relationships to fulfill her social obligations.

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  • 7. 

    How does the Solidarity Service end?

    • With singing and large doses of soma

    • With an orgy

    • With a sermon from the Community Songster

    • With a series of hypnopaedic lessons

    Correct Answer
    A. With an orgy
    Explanation
    The Solidarity Service in "Brave New World" ends with an orgy. In this dystopian society, the Solidarity Service is a ritualistic event where individuals engage in sexual activities as a means of promoting social cohesion and suppressing individuality. The orgy serves as a way to release pent-up desires and reinforce the idea of collective happiness and unity.

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    How does Bernard convince Lenina to go on a date with him?

    • By inviting her to visit a Savage Reservation

    • By telling her that she is “pneumatic”

    • By telling her that he loves her

    • She does not need to be convinced; he simply asks

    Correct Answer
    A. By inviting her to visit a Savage Reservation
    Explanation
    Bernard convinces Lenina to go on a date with him by inviting her to visit a Savage Reservation. This suggests that Bernard uses the opportunity of experiencing something out of the ordinary and exciting to persuade Lenina to spend time with him. By offering her a unique and unconventional experience, he successfully convinces her to go on a date with him.

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  • 9. 

    What year is it?

    • 132

    • 232

    • 332

    • 532

    • 632

    Correct Answer
    A. 632
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 632 because it is the only option that represents a year in the future. The other options (132, 232, 332) are in the past, while 532 is in the future but not the correct answer. Therefore, 632 is the only logical choice for the current year.

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    Who is Henry Foster?

    • An employee at the plant

    • A bum

    • A worker at the ministry of truth

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. An employee at the plant
    Explanation
    Henry Foster is an employee at the plant. This implies that he is most likely working in a manufacturing or industrial setting, possibly in a factory or production facility. He is not described as a "bum" or a worker at the ministry of truth, meaning that these options can be eliminated. Therefore, the correct answer is that Henry Foster is an employee at the plant.

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