1984 Chapters 1-3 Review Flashcard

Front

What city did Winston live in?

Back

London, which is the main city of Airstrip One, a province of the country of Oceania.

Front

What are the devices that watch and listen to everyone inside any building called?

Back

Telescreens.

Front

What are the three slogans of the Party in 1984?

Back

WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.

Front

Identify the name and function of the ministry that is INCORRECT: The Ministry of Truth (Minitrue), The Ministry of Peace (Minipax), The Ministry of Love (Minilove), The Ministry of Plenty (Miniplenty).

Back

The Ministry of Plenty (Miniplenty), which concerns itself with community service.

Front

What did Winston have that might get him into trouble later?

Back

A diary.

Front

What is the significance of the telescreens in 1984?

Back

They serve as tools for surveillance and propaganda, constantly monitoring citizens.

Front

Define 'Big Brother' in the context of 1984.

Back

Big Brother is the figurehead of the Party, representing totalitarian control and constant surveillance.

Front

What is the role of the Ministry of Truth?

Back

It is responsible for altering historical records to fit the Party's narrative.

Front

Explain the concept of 'doublethink'.

Back

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

Front

What does the term 'Newspeak' refer to?

Back

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