Checkpoint #2
Brave New World Book Questions
1.
What was the highest number of identical babies that could be grown according to the
Bokanovsky process?
2.
What was the explanation for why it was necessary to make babies afraid of flowers?
3.
Describe the traits of a "home" according to Mustapha Mond
4.
According to Fanny and Lenina, what reputation does Bernard Marx have?
5.
The drug of choice for the people is what? And how much do they typically take?
6.
What is the example that Henry shares of how humans can be useful even when dead?
7.
How many members take place in a solidarity service?
8.
Describe the director's story that he shares with Marx about his visit to the Savage Lands.
9.
Name two things Lenina witnesses the savages doing that upsets her.
10. Who did Bernard and Lenina find in New Mexico?
11. Who did Bernard contact in Santa Fe, and what were the orders he was given?
12. How did Marx win his hearing against the Director?
13. When John takes a tour with Bernard, what kind of books does he find out the library has?
14. What did John ask Lenina that shocked and disgusted her?
Take-Aways
1. Describe three “take-aways” from the book. What did you learn while reading it?
2. What topics in class did the book help you understand better?
3. What questions do you still have about the topic and why?