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When the Sleeper Wakes
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"When the Sleeper Wakes" Quiz

A man wakes up in a future world where he discovers he is the master of the earth.

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  1. How does the protagonist, Graham, react to waking up in a future world in 'When the Sleeper Wakes'?
  2. Discuss the role of technology and its impact on society in the novel.
  3. How does the author explore the theme of power and control in the story?
  4. What are the social and political implications of the dystopian future depicted in the book?
  5. Examine the character development of Graham throughout the novel.
  6. Discuss the symbolism of the 'Sleeper' in the story and its significance.
  7. How does the author depict the struggle between the individual and the collective in 'When the Sleeper Wakes'?
  8. In what ways does the novel reflect the anxieties and fears of the time in which it was written?