Dystopian Anticipation Guide

Directions: After you read and carefully consider the statement, write the letter of the answer you believe.
Write SA for “I strongly agree,” SWA “I somewhat agree,” NA “Neither agree nor disagree” SWD “I somewhat
disagree,” and SD “I strongly disagree.” Be prepared to discuss and defend your response.

________ 1. An ideal community would not have any hunger or starvation.

________ 2. An ideal community would not have any jealousy or competition.

________ 3. An ideal community would not have any unemployment.

________ 4. All children should have equal possessions and privileges provided to them by
society at a certain age, regardless of the status of their families.

________ 5. Marriages would be stronger and last longer if social elders were able to decide and arrange
who we marry.

________ 6. Life would be better and easier if we did not carry bad memories in
our heads.
________ 7. Overpopulation is such a problem that families should not be allowed to
have more than two children.

________ 8. There is no real need to learn about world history.

________ 9. Old age, illness, or disability is reason to end life (a “euthanasia” program should be created to
eliminate unnecessary suffering).

________ 10. It is a civil right to be able to choose your own occupation; no one should should be forced into
a job.
________ 11. Community welfare is more important than individual welfare.

________ 12. The wealth of society should be shared and distributed equally; no one person should be
allowed to have more riches and power than any other person.

________14. Too much technology is dangerous and unhealthy.

________ 15. I trust the government.

________ 16. Everyone would be happier without any physical imperfections.

________ 17. The most important aspect of human life is being entertained and connected to social media.

________ 18. I believe that a world without war is possible and something the nations of the world should
strive for.
________ 19. Advertisements are not dangerous.

________ 20. Self-expression through art, music, dancing, writing, reading, etc. is not that important in the
development of society.