1984 Chapter 2 The Parsons

What was Parsons' role at the Ministry of Truth?

• Thought Police officer

• Youth League leader

• Sports Committee member

• Intelligence analyst

How old was Parsons when he was evicted from the Youth League?

• 30

• 35

• 40

• 45

In which committee was Parsons a leading figure?

• Thought Police Committee

• Community Hikes Committee

• Savings Campaign Committee

• Voluntary Activities Committee

What was the uniform of the Spies?

• Blue shorts, grey shirts, and red neckerchiefs

• Black pants, white shirts, and blue ties

• Green skirts, yellow blouses, and pink ribbons

• Brown overalls and black boots

What did the boy accuse Winston of being?

• A traitor

• A thought-criminal

• An Eurasian spy

• All of the above

What did the little girl imitate her brother in?

• Shouting 'Traitor!'

• Shouting 'Thought-criminal!'

• Shouting 'Traitor!' and 'Thought-criminal!'

• None of the above

What did Winston think about the boy's demeanor?

• It was just a game

• It was slightly frightening

• It was harmless

• It was amusing

What did Mrs Parsons notice about her face in the better light of the living-room?

• Dust in the creases

• A pimple on her cheek

• A scar on her forehead

• Nothing unusual

Why were the children disappointed?

• They couldn't go to see the hanging

• They couldn't go to the Community Centre

• They couldn't go to the Sports Committee meeting

• They couldn't go to the Ministry of Truth

Who couldn't take the children to see the hanging?

• Winston

• Mrs Parsons

• Tom

• The Thought Police