Humanities › Literature 'Brave New World' Quiz Share Flipboard Email Brave New World Study Guide Introduction Overview Summary Characters Themes and Symbols Key Quotes Discussion Questions Quiz alaina buzas/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 By Angelica Frey Angelica Frey Classics Expert M.A., Classics, Catholic University of Milan M.A., Journalism, New York University. B.A., Classics, Catholic University of Milan Angelica Frey holds an M.A. in Classics from the Catholic University of Milan, where she studied Greek, Old Norse, and Old English. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on January 10, 2020 1. What is the cause of Bernard Marx’s alienation in the World State? In a society of flawless people, where he is an Alpha himself, he has physical flaws due to alcoholism of his blood surrogate, which gives him an inferiority complex. He is hopelessly in love with Lenina, which leads him to defy the mores of society and to be shunned. He attempted to assassinate Mustapha Mond and he is reinstated in society only on probation, which makes his peers distrust him. He naturally impregnated his lover, abandoned her in the reservation, and left her to raise their child among savages, becoming the cause of misery for two people in addition to himself. Correct Wrong A is the correct answer. Marx is rebellious and antisocial because of the chip on his shoulder brought about by his short stature, which makes him insecure among his fellow Alphas. 2. Where does John’s moral code stem from? The World State The law of the Reservation The works of Shakespeare Nature Correct Wrong The correct answer is C. John’s moral code is rooted in the works of Shakespeare, as it was the only text he had access to while shunned by the community. 3. Why is Henry Ford revered as a messianic figure in the World State? Mustapha Mond descends from him. He popularized the assembly line, the quintessence of an efficiency-oriented society. Ford has the industrial monopoly over the World State. At some point, historically, he became a cult leader. Correct Wrong B is the correct answer. The World State is rooted on efficiency and productivity, and everybody in society is assigned a role, which, on a much bigger scale, reproduces the mechanics of an assembly line. 4. What is the World State’s attitude towards sex? It’s the expression of pleasure and rebellion. It’s severely regimented, and encouraged only for reproductive purposes. It’s severely regimented, in that promiscuity is strongly encouraged. It’s closely aligned with love. Correct Wrong C is the correct answer. Sex is a crucial component of the World State but it’s a gratuitous act that citizens partake in since childhood. It’s usually devoid of love or other significance. Human reproduction takes place in a lab. 5. What is happiness in the World State? The absence of negative emotions through immediate gratification. On a par with love. A characteristic which can be artificially engineered in embryos. Humankind’s highest calling. Correct Wrong The correct answer is A. Happiness is the absence of negative emotions through immediate gratification coming from abundance of goods and a drink named Soma. 6. What does the teaching “civilization is sterilization” mean? Civilization is equated with sterilization, meaning neatness. Civilization is equated with sterilization, meaning the inability to conceive naturally. Civilization is a self-contained entity resisting contamination. Both a and b are correct. Correct Wrong D is the correct answer. The word sterilization implies both a neat environment, lacking the filth the “savages” live in, and the fact that 70% of women are engineered into being born sterile. 'Brave New World' Quiz You got: % Correct. Great job! You are very familiar with the World State. To review and refresh your knowledge, take a look at our Brave New World Overview. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email 'Brave New World' Quiz You got: % Correct. Study up on Aldous Huxley's Brave New World with the following resources: Brave New World Themes Quotes from Brave New World Brave New World Summary Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email