Winston and Julia have been released. Now what?

They don't feel the same way about each other.

They don't remember who the other person is.

Despite its name, what is the real purpose of the Ministry of Truth?

b. To alter historical records to fit the Party's agenda

a. To collect information about the Party's enemies.

c. To document historic events for future generations.

d. To manage economic shortages in Oceania.

How does the government try to control everybody?

Through the use of telescreens which hear and see your every move.

Thought Police and by having Police Patrols look into people's windows.

Use of children who act as spies and report their parents.

How does Winston feel about Julia’s sexual history?

He’s thrilled by the rebellious nature of her past.

He’s worried that she won’t love him.

He’s offended that she has slept with so many men.

He’s intimidated by her experience.

How does O’Brien invite Winston to his house?

He strikes up a conversation with Winston about Syme and Newspeak then invites Winston to his house to get the new dictionary.

He says he knows Winston is a rebel and would like him to join the Brotherhood.

He sends Winston a message though Martin, who delivers it in a brief case.

He issues a telescreen memo that Winston is to report directly to his house.

After a long period of torture, O’Brien shows Winston his degraded and emaciated body in a mirror. What is O'Brien's purpose for doing this?

To prove to Winston that the Party has destroyed him, as it will anyone who disobeys them.

To show Winston that he is improving physically but needs to work on his emotional state.

To scare him into capitulating .

To show him what the rats have done to him.

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

They can turn off the telescreen for a little while.

They can write in their journals.

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

Rats are his greatest fear and force him to betray Julia

Rats are his greatest fear and force him to admit his hatred for Big Brother

Rats are repulsive to most people so O’Brien takes a chance that they will also scare Winston.

Rats cause Winston to lose consciousness.

What happens to Oceania's ally and enemy?

They fight each other exclusively

This society manipulates all aspects of its population's lives. 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.

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

People inflict pain on each other.

The face of Emmanuel Goldstein flashes onto the screen.

People scream and throw things.

There are hypnotic-like chants for Big Brother.

A fictitious person created by Winston for a rewritten Times article.

A fellow worker in the Fiction Department.

A war hero-turned-traitor who evaded capture and disappeared.

Winston's neighbor in the Records Department.

According to O'Brien, how does one man assert his power over another?

by making him commit a thoughtcrime

Why does Winston believe Syme will fall out of favor with the party?

He makes sarcastic comments about Big Brother.

He knows too much about the inner Party.

What does the Party exert its power through?

Physical and psychological intimidation

1984 - COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

Authored by Dunja Opatić

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8th - 10th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a Party slogan?

War is peace

Love is hate

Ignorance is strength

Freedom is slavery

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the Ministry of Love?

to raise children

to arrange dates for single people

to maintain law and order

Both A and B

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What date does the main character record into a diary?

April 4th, 1948

January 1, 1948

April 4th, 1984

No date is recorded

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Winston sees the girl with dark hair, he is immediately attracted to her. He thinks she is someone with whom he can talk and trust.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the Inner Party member that Winston sees, and makes eye contact with during the Two Minutes Hate?

Big Brother

Goldstein

Parsons

O'Brien

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

George Orwell is a pen name.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do members of the Party regard the proles?

Proles are naturally inferior, and must be kept powerless.

Proles need to be indoctrinated, and converted over into Party ideology.

Lazy proles, they should all be sent to fight in the war.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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1984 - COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

Which of the following is NOT a Party slogan?

What is the function of the Ministry of Love?

What date does the main character record into a diary?

When Winston sees the girl with dark hair, he is immediately attracted to her. He thinks she is someone with whom he can talk and trust.

What is the name of the Inner Party member that Winston sees, and makes eye contact with during the Two Minutes Hate?

George Orwell is a pen name.

How do members of the Party regard the proles?

Who is the principle traitor?

Winston and Julia have been released. Now what?

What is the goal of Newspeak?

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