Test 3 SCLA 102

What does the title Brave New World signify?

"Brave New World" is an ironic reference to Shakespeare's The Tempest

What is the motto of the World State in brave new world?

The World State's motto is "Community, Identity, Stability,"

What year was brave new world published?

1932

Aldous Huxley was the teacher of which other famous science fiction author?

Orwell

What is the order of the castes in Brave New World from the highest class to the lowest?

Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons are the five castes in the novel

What is Utilitarianism and the Utilitarian's moral principle?

The right action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number.

What is Deontology and Kant's categorical imperative?

emphasizes duty, rules, and moral principles rather than consequences (What we owe to one another)

What is the last sentence of the Omelas short story?

They leave Omelas, they walk ahead into the darkness, and they do not come back.

In Brave New World, who is referred to by one character as "Tomakin?"

Director of DHC

In BNW, what is Helmholtz Watson's occupation?

lecturer at the College of Emotional Engineering (specifically in the Department of Writing)

In the chapter on "Introductions and Conclusions" in our Cornerstone Readings booklet,

how does the author define "orienting materials" used for good speech introductions?

Giving a clear sense of what the speech is about