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YA Novels with Philosophical Themes

Description: Explore your knowledge of Young Adult Novels that delve into philosophical themes, challenging your perspectives and encouraging critical thinking.
Number of Questions: 15
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In The Giver, Jonas's community is governed by what principle?

  1. Sameness

  2. Diversity

  3. Individuality

  4. Conformity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giver's community is based on the principle of sameness, where everyone is assigned a role and there is no individuality.

In The Fault in Our Stars, Hazel and Gus's relationship is marked by their shared understanding of what concept?

  1. Mortality

  2. Immortality

  3. Reincarnation

  4. Eternal Love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazel and Gus's relationship is defined by their shared understanding of mortality and the inevitability of death.

In Divergent, Tris Prior discovers that she belongs to which faction?

  1. Abnegation

  2. Erudite

  3. Dauntless

  4. Candor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tris Prior discovers that she belongs to the Dauntless faction, known for their bravery and physical prowess.

In The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen's participation in the annual games is a symbol of what?

  1. Hope

  2. Despair

  3. Rebellion

  4. Oppression


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Katniss Everdeen's participation in the annual games becomes a symbol of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol.

In The Book Thief, Death narrates the story from a unique perspective, highlighting the themes of what?

  1. Mortality

  2. Immortality

  3. Love

  4. War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Death narrates the story from a unique perspective, highlighting the themes of mortality and the inevitability of death.

In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior's journey to a new school exposes him to what social issues?

  1. Racism

  2. Poverty

  3. Identity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Junior's journey to a new school exposes him to social issues such as racism, poverty, and identity.

In Speak, Melinda Sordino's struggle to cope with a traumatic event leads her to explore themes of what?

  1. Trauma

  2. Silence

  3. Identity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Melinda Sordino's struggle to cope with a traumatic event leads her to explore themes of trauma, silence, and identity.

In The Hate U Give, Starr Carter's experiences with racial injustice and police brutality challenge her understanding of what?

  1. Justice

  2. Identity

  3. Privilege

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Starr Carter's experiences with racial injustice and police brutality challenge her understanding of justice, identity, and privilege.

In Eleanor & Park, Eleanor and Park's relationship is marked by their shared love for what?

  1. Music

  2. Literature

  3. Art

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eleanor and Park's relationship is marked by their shared love for music, literature, and art.

In The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie's journey of self-discovery leads him to explore themes of what?

  1. Identity

  2. Friendship

  3. Mental Health

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charlie's journey of self-discovery leads him to explore themes of identity, friendship, and mental health.

In Looking for Alaska, Miles Halter's enrollment at Culver Creek Boarding School exposes him to what philosophical concept?

  1. Existentialism

  2. Nihilism

  3. Absolutism

  4. Hedonism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miles Halter's enrollment at Culver Creek Boarding School exposes him to the philosophical concept of existentialism.

In The Scorpio Races, Kate Connor's determination to win the Scorpio Races is driven by her desire for what?

  1. Freedom

  2. Revenge

  3. Love

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kate Connor's determination to win the Scorpio Races is driven by her desire for freedom.

In The Testing, Cia Vale's journey through a series of tests challenges her understanding of what?

  1. Intelligence

  2. Morality

  3. Loyalty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cia Vale's journey through a series of tests challenges her understanding of intelligence, morality, and loyalty.

In The Maze Runner, Thomas and his fellow Gladers are trapped in a maze that represents what?

  1. Life

  2. Death

  3. Society

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maze in The Maze Runner represents life, death, and society.

In Matched, Cassia Reyes's world is governed by a system that matches citizens for marriage based on what?

  1. Compatibility

  2. Genetics

  3. Social Status

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cassia Reyes's world is governed by a system that matches citizens for marriage based on compatibility, genetics, and social status.

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