1984: Pre-Reading

What was George Orwell's real name?

• Arthur Blain Ericson

• Eric Arthur Blair

• Blair Eric Author

• Archibald Eric Blair

What was George Orwell's first job?

• London Police Officer for in an impoverished district

• British Imperial Policeman in Burma

• A London journalist stationed in Burma

• A soldier stationed in India

What story did Orwell write that was based on his first job?

• Shooting an Elephant

• Policy Making in India

• Policing in London

• Writing from Burma

How did George Orwell feel about his first job.

• He considered his first job his first true love.

• He liked his job, but he missed his family back in London.

• He hated his job, and it made him critical of British Imperialism.

When did George Orwell write 1984?

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

• 1949

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What did George Orwell consider himself politically?

• democratic socialist

• socialist

• communist

• democrat

What type of story is 1984?

Select all that apply.

• satirical political novel

• utopian

• dystopian

• horror

What three superstates dominate the globe in 1984?

Select all that apply.

• Oceania

• Eurasia

• Pacifica

• Eastasia

What are the four Ministries of Oceania?

Select all that apply.

• Ministry of Peace

• Ministry of Truth

• Ministry of Plenty

• Ministry of Property

• Ministry of Love

What is the governing body of Oceania called?

• The Ministries

• The Family

• The Party

• The System