1984 Final Exam Review

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What is the setting of 1984?

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The setting of 1984 includes London, Oceania, Airstrip One, and the year 1984.

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What does 'furtively' mean?

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In secret.

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What privilege do Inner Party members have that Outer Party members do not?

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They can turn off the telescreen for a little while.

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What is the purpose of using rats on Winston in Room 101?

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Rats are his greatest fear and force him to betray Julia.

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What does 'orthodox' mean?

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Traditional.

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What is the significance of Big Brother in 1984?

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Big Brother represents the Party's surveillance and control over the citizens.

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Define 'Newspeak'.

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Newspeak is the official language of Oceania, designed to limit freedom of thought.

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What is the role of the Thought Police?

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The Thought Police monitor and punish thoughtcrime, or unorthodox thoughts.

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Explain the concept of doublethink.

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Doublethink is the ability to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously and accept both.

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What does the term 'prole' refer to in 1984?

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Proles are the working-class citizens of Oceania, considered less important by the Party.