"Pretties" Quiz
In "Pretties," Tally Youngblood navigates a superficial, pleasure-obsessed society after undergoing surgery to become a Pretty, while secretly fighting to regain her true self and expose the truth behind the city's controlling regime.
young adult | 370 pages | Published in 2005
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- Discuss the role of beauty and physical appearance in the society depicted in 'Pretties.' How does the transformation into a 'Pretty' affect individuals' identities and relationships?
- Analyze Tally Youngblood's character development throughout 'Pretties.' How do her experiences challenge her beliefs about conformity and rebellion?
- How does Scott Westerfeld use the concept of 'crumblies' and 'Rusties' to comment on real-world history and contemporary society?
- Examine the significance of memory and forgetting in 'Pretties.' How do memory manipulation and the effects of lesions impact the characters' sense of self?
- What is the significance of the Smokies and the New Smoke in the novel? How do these groups challenge the dominant culture of the Pretties?
- Discuss the theme of control and freedom in 'Pretties.' How do the authorities maintain control over the citizens, and how do characters attempt to reclaim their freedom?
- Explore the relationship between Tally and Zane. How does their partnership influence Tally's choices and the progression of the story?
- Compare and contrast Tally's relationships with Zane and Shay. How do these relationships reflect different aspects of Tally's personality and values?
- How does the language used by Pretties (e.g., 'bubbly,' 'bogus') contribute to the world-building and themes of the novel?
- Evaluate the ethical implications of the surgery that turns people into Pretties. What arguments does the novel present for and against such societal control?
- How does 'Pretties' address issues of social stratification and class? What commentary does it offer about privilege and access to power?
- What role do secrets and deception play in 'Pretties'? How do hidden truths shape the characters' actions and the unfolding of the plot?
- Analyze the use of technology in 'Pretties.' In what ways does technology both empower and oppress the characters?
- In what ways does Tally embody the qualities of a dystopian hero? Provide examples from the novel to support your answer.
- Discuss the ending of 'Pretties.' How does it set the stage for the next book in the series, and what questions does it leave unresolved?
