Brave New World Chapter 16 Quiz

Who is the World Controller of Western Europe?

What book does Mond say the people are not allowed to read?

What decision is made about Bernard by the end of the chapter?

Why does John quote Shakespeare during the discussion?

What does Helmholtz say about tragedy in literature?

What does Helmholtz wish existed in the World State?

What term does Mond use to describe the World State’s purpose?

What is Bernard’s main concern during the meeting?

Where are John, Bernard, and Helmholtz taken at the beginning of Chapter 16?

What historical figure does Mond reference when explaining forbidden knowledge?

What kind of society does Mustapha Mond say has replaced the old world?

What does Mond argue must be sacrificed for happiness?

What theme is central to the debate in Chapter 16?

Why does Mond think Helmholtz will enjoy exile?

Why does John believe people in the World State are not truly happy?

What did Mustapha Mond study before becoming a Controller?

What book does Mond show them first?

Why are Helmholtz and John drawn to each other?

What emotion does Mond admit to understanding but controlling?

What personal choice did Mond make in his youth?

Why does Mond say scientific progress is limited?

Where does Mustapha Mond plan to send Helmholtz?

Why does the World State ban art and literature?

How does Mond respond to John’s quotes?

What does John say he wants instead of comfort?

What does John accuse the World State of destroying?

What does Mustapha Mond call science in the modern world?

What does Bernard do when Mond mentions exile?

What does Mustapha Mond keep in his office that surprises the men?

Why are books like Shakespeare’s forbidden in the World State?