1984 Chapter 2

Who does Winson THINK is knocking at his door at VERY BEGINNING of the chapter?

• Mrs. Parsons

• Thought Police

• Tom Parsons

• O'Brien

Why does Mrs. Parsons ask Winston to come over to her flat?

• She is desperate for some adult company.

• She needs help moving some furniture.

• She needs Winston to discipline her children.

• She needs Winston to unclog her kitchen sink.

Mrs. Parsons could most accurately be described as

• young and beautiful.

• looking older than she is.

• tall and muscular.

• intimidating.

Which of the following would NOT be accurate about Tom Parsons?

• He works with Winston at the Ministry of Truth.

• He is a fattish but very active man.

• He is a member of the inner Party.

• He is incredibly stupid with unquestioning loyalty to the Party.

What do the children keep yelling at Winston while he is in the flat?

• That he is a spy and a thought criminal.

• That he needs to take them outside to play because their mother won't.

• That their father is his boss.

• That he needs to stay away from their mother.

Why are the children upset?

• Their mother won't take them outside to play.

• Their mother won't take them to see the public hangings.

• Their mother has grounded them.

• Their father isn't home to take them hiking like he promised he would.

What would be the one, best word to describe how Mrs. Parsons appears to feel about her children?

• Pride

• Adoration

• Fear