1984 Book 1 Test

In the first sentence, the author immediately sets the tone of the novel with which opening line?

• It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.
• Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of Victory Mansions.
• The hallway smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the reason Winston takes the stairs up to his flat, rather than taking the "lift"?

• There is no electricity due to the economic drive and preparations for Hate Week.
• t is seldom working.
• Both A & B

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Winston's address? Where does he live?

• Victory Mansion. Air-Strip One. Eastasia
• Victory Mansions. Air-Strip One. Germany. Eurasia.
• Victory Mansions. London. Air-Strip One. Oceania

What is Winston's address? Where does he live?

• Victory Mansion. Air-Strip One. Eastasia
• Victory Mansions. Air-Strip One. Germany. Eurasia.
• Victory Mansions. London. Air-Strip One. Oceania

How does the government try to control everybody?

• The thought police
• Use of children who act as spies and report their parents
• Both A & B

What is the first thing Winston writes in the forbidden journal?

• April 4th, 1984. I'm not sure this is even the correct date.
• April 4th, 1984. Last night to the flicks.
• April 4th, 1984. I need to connect with O'Brien

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Where does Winston work?

• Ministry of Truth
• Ministry of Plenty
• Ministry of Love

Tags

CCSS.RL.K.3

The bold-faced dark haired girl with the Junior Anti-Sex League sash has what effect on Winston? Choose the best answer.

• She intrigues him, entices him, confuses him.
• She enlightens him, calms him, soothes him.
• She disgusts him, scares him, excites him

Tags

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which of the following does NOT occur at The Two Minutes Hate?

• The face of Emmanuel Goldstein flashes onto the screen.
• There is hypnotic-like chants for Big Brother.
• People inflict pain on each other

Tags

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.3

After writing "Down with Big Brother", who knocks on Winston's door?

• The Thought Police
• Mr. Parsons
• Mrs. Parsons

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6