Why is the World State afraid of the written word, afraid of the solitary thoughts of a man like Helmholtz Watson? As you take this Brave New World Chapter 12 Quiz, consider the cost of maintaining stability and snuffing out artistic passion. Now it’s time for you to see how well you understand the growing rift between our two protagonists.
Brave New World Chapter 12 Quiz Questions
- Why does Bernard plan a party in Chapter 12?
- Who does Bernard invite to the party?
- What does Bernard hope the party will prove?
- Why does John refuse to attend Bernard’s party?
- How do the guests react when they learn John will not appear?
- What happens to Bernard’s reputation after the failed party?
- What emotion does Bernard feel after the guests leave?
- Who comforts Bernard after his humiliation?
- What has happened to Linda by this point?
- Why is Helmholtz summoned to the College of Emotional Engineering?
- What is the subject of Helmholtz’s poem?
- Why does Helmholtz’s poem anger his superiors?
- How does Bernard react to Helmholtz’s trouble with authority?
- What literary work does John share with Helmholtz?
- How does Helmholtz respond to Shakespeare’s writing?
- Which play does John read that makes Helmholtz laugh uncontrollably?
- Why does Helmholtz laugh at Romeo and Juliet?
- What theme does John try to explain through Shakespeare?
- How does Bernard feel during John and Helmholtz’s literary discussion?
- What emotion dominates Bernard after losing popularity?
- What word best describes Helmholtz’s attitude toward the World State?
- What new bond forms in Chapter 12?
- Why does Bernard feel threatened by Helmholtz and John’s friendship?
- What advice does Helmholtz give Bernard after his humiliation?
- What behavior shows Bernard’s hypocrisy in this chapter?
- What symbolizes Bernard’s fall from social grace?
- Why does John withdraw further from society?
- How does Helmholtz view John’s passion for Shakespeare?
- What feeling unites John and Helmholtz?
- What theme does Chapter 12 emphasize?