16 Questions
What caused Lenina to break away from the person she was with?
The person smelled of alcohol.
What did the person mention about having their old clothes in a box?
The acetate in the clothes had all gone into holes.
What substance did Pope bring that Lenina used to drink occasionally?
Mescal
How did the person feel after drinking mescal?
Ashamed
Why did Lenina think her green morocco bandolier was lovelier than the white one the person had?
It made her feel civilized.
What substance was put into the Delta and Epsilon bottles, making them smell horrible?
Soma
What was the mask worn by the tall man who approached the boy?
A coyote mask
What did the tall man hold in his hand?
A whip of braided leather
How did the boy react when the tall man raised his whip?
He moved on as though unaware
What happened to the boy's body when the whip struck him?
It quivered but he made no sound
How many times did the tall man strike the boy with the whip?
At least 7 times
What was the reaction of the crowd as the boy was being whipped?
They gasped and groaned with each strike of the whip
What did Lenina do when she could no longer bear to watch the whipping?
She covered her face and began to sob
What happened to the boy when he could no longer endure the whipping?
He staggered and pitched forward onto his face
What did the old man do after the boy collapsed?
He touched the boy's back with a long white feather
What happened after the old man shook the feather over the snakes?
The dancers rushed forward and picked up the snakes
Test your understanding of an excerpt from the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley. Analyze the characters' reflections and thoughts to see if you grasp the deeper meaning behind the text.
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