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What is Bokanovsky's Process primarily known for?
What is Bokanovsky's Process primarily known for?
Soma is a drug that helps people forget their problems.
Soma is a drug that helps people forget their problems.
True
Who is the character that has never taken soma?
Who is the character that has never taken soma?
John (the Savage)
Orgy-Porgy is a gathering where participants pass a 'loving cup' of ________ spiked with soma.
Orgy-Porgy is a gathering where participants pass a 'loving cup' of ________ spiked with soma.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Bernard participates in the orgy-porgy activities without any concern.
Bernard participates in the orgy-porgy activities without any concern.
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What is the purpose of the Violent Passion Surrogate?
What is the purpose of the Violent Passion Surrogate?
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What type of entertainment do 'feelies' provide?
What type of entertainment do 'feelies' provide?
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What is the primary motto of the World State?
What is the primary motto of the World State?
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The Deltas are the highest caste in the World State's caste system.
The Deltas are the highest caste in the World State's caste system.
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Who is associated with the concept of conditioning through experiments with dogs?
Who is associated with the concept of conditioning through experiments with dogs?
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In the World State, ____ are embryos created to be genderless.
In the World State, ____ are embryos created to be genderless.
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Match the following castes with their characteristics:
Match the following castes with their characteristics:
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What does 'A.F.' stand for in the context of this society?
What does 'A.F.' stand for in the context of this society?
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Malthus's principle suggests that unchecked population growth does not pose a problem to food production.
Malthus's principle suggests that unchecked population growth does not pose a problem to food production.
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What hallucinogenic drug is taken by Linda to escape her life?
What hallucinogenic drug is taken by Linda to escape her life?
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The game that children play, involving a steel ring and a ball, is called ____.
The game that children play, involving a steel ring and a ball, is called ____.
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What literary work does the Savage read while at the Reservation?
What literary work does the Savage read while at the Reservation?
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What does 'Malpais' translate to in English?
What does 'Malpais' translate to in English?
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The Alpha caste is considered the lowest caste in the society.
The Alpha caste is considered the lowest caste in the society.
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What do high-caste individuals participate in during the Solidarity Service Day?
What do high-caste individuals participate in during the Solidarity Service Day?
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Lenina takes The Savage to a __________, which are popular sensory movies.
Lenina takes The Savage to a __________, which are popular sensory movies.
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What effect does the drug soma have on individuals?
What effect does the drug soma have on individuals?
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The Savage chooses to isolate himself in a lighthouse after the death of his mother.
The Savage chooses to isolate himself in a lighthouse after the death of his mother.
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What is Death Conditioning?
What is Death Conditioning?
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The Disney of the novels refers to the __________ Corporation which produces 'feelies'.
The Disney of the novels refers to the __________ Corporation which produces 'feelies'.
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What percentage of phosphorous is removed for further use in Slough Crematorium?
What percentage of phosphorous is removed for further use in Slough Crematorium?
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Match the castes with their intelligence levels:
Match the castes with their intelligence levels:
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Ectogenesis refers to the traditional process of giving birth.
Ectogenesis refers to the traditional process of giving birth.
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What is the purpose of a Pregnancy Substitute?
What is the purpose of a Pregnancy Substitute?
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Individuals in society no longer refer to their arrival into the world as being __________.
Individuals in society no longer refer to their arrival into the world as being __________.
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What is the main activity the Savage engages in at the lighthouse?
What is the main activity the Savage engages in at the lighthouse?
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What happens to Linda after her time lost at the Savage Reservation?
What happens to Linda after her time lost at the Savage Reservation?
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Study Notes
Bokanovsky's Process
- Bokanovsky's Process is a method for mass-producing human beings, resulting in identical twins.
Soma
- Soma is a fictional drug in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World that induces a state of euphoria and blissful ignorance.
Orgy-Porgy
- Orgy-Porgy is a ritualistic gathering of World State citizens, where they engage in communal sexual activity and drink a "loving cup" spiked with soma.
The Savage
- The Savage, John, is the only character in Brave New World who has never taken soma.
Violent Passion Surrogate
- The Violent Passion Surrogate is a device that provides individuals with the simulated experience of passionate emotions, avoiding actual physical violence.
Feelies
- Feelies are technologically advanced movies that incorporate tactile sensations and are considered the primary form of entertainment in the World State.
World State Motto
- The World State's motto is "Community, Identity, Stability," reflecting its emphasis on social harmony and control.
Conditioning
- Conditioning through experiments with dogs was pioneered by Ivan Pavlov. This concept is applied in Brave New World, demonstrating how individuals can be conditioned through repeated association.
Caste System
- The World State's caste system consists of five castes: Alpha (highest), Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon (lowest).
- The Deltas are not the highest caste; the Alphas are.
A.F.
- "A.F." stands for "After Ford," referring to Henry Ford who is revered and worshipped as a deity by the World State.
Malthus's Principle
- Malthus's principle, which proposes that unchecked population growth will outstrip food production, is overturned in Brave New World.
Malpais
- "Malpais" is the Spanish translation of "badlands," referring to the Savage Reservation which is depicted as a wild and untamed environment.
Solidarity Service Day
- Solidarity Service Day is a ritualistic gathering where high-caste individuals participate in collective soma consumption, chanting, and hymn singing.
Death Conditioning
- Death Conditioning is a process in Brave New World where young children are exposed to death in a casual and desensitized manner.
The Disney Corporation
- The Disney of the novels refers to the World State's manufacturing company that creates 'feelies'.
The Savage's Mother, Linda
- Linda, the Savage's mother, escapes her life through a hallucinogenic drug she refers to as "mescal."
Caste Intelligence Levels
- The caste system is determined by the amount of oxygen embryos are exposed to during production, directly influencing their intelligence levels.
- The Alphas are the most intelligent caste, receiving a full supply of oxygen.
- The Epsilons receive the least oxygen and therefore are the least intelligent.
Ectogenesis
- Ectogenesis refers to the process of artificial production of embryos outside the womb, a key component of the World State's reproductive system.
Pregnancy Substitute
- Pregnancy Substitutes are devices that mimic the physical and hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, used by women who do not undergo the traditional gestation process.
'Being Born'
- In the World State, individuals no longer consider their arrival into the world as being "born."
Lighthouse
- The Savage isolates himself in a lighthouse, continuing his solitary and contemplative life.
Linda's Death
- Linda, the Savage's mother, dies from a soma overdose after her time lost at the Savage Reservation. Her death is portrayed as a tragedy, underlining the dangers of soma addiction.
Slough Crematorium
- 72% of phosphorous, removed from human corpses at Slough Crematorium, is reused for further use.
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Explore the significant themes and concepts from Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. This quiz covers topics like Bokanovsky's Process, Soma, and Hypnopædia, which illustrate the dystopian society's mechanisms of control and social stability. Test your knowledge on these intriguing elements of the novel.
