Vocab quiz 2

In the context of the novel '1984' by George Orwell, the role of the 'Thought Police' can be best described as __________.

• primary or essential

• central or core

• independent or separate

• supportive or supplementary

In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, the concept of 'bowdlerize' is heavily used. What does it mean?

• To remove or censor material considered improper or offensive.

• To add or include material considered improper or offensive.

• To rewrite material in a more offensive manner.

• To ignore material that is considered improper or offensive.

In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, how would you describe the Party's attitude towards the citizens?

• To show feelings of superiority; to patronize or look down on someone.

• To treat someone as an equal; to show respect.

• To show feelings of inferiority; to look up to someone.

• To ignore or disregard someone.

In the novel '1984' by George Orwell, if a character were to 'cozen' another, what would they be doing?

• helping or assisting them

• deceiving or tricking them

• revealing or disclosing something to them

• being honest or sincere with them

The dystopian society in 1984 by George Orwell provided the oppressed citizens and the underground rebellion an ___________ of resistance

In the novel 1984 by George Orwell, how would you describe the concept of an 'enclave' as depicted in the society?

• A district enclosed by the Party's control

• An area enclosed by the Party's surveillance

• A region enclosed by the Party's influence

• An open area free from the Party's control

Match the following

• a person's strong point
• icon
• the universe

• forte
• free

• macrocosm

• an image or picture

• gratis
• a small space between things

• interstice

In the context of '1984' by George Orwell, if someone was referred to as a 'mountebank', what would that mean?

• A type of transportation used in the dystopian society

• A member of the Thought Police

• A high-ranking party member

• A person who deceives others

In George Orwell's 1984, the citizens are often made to sing a certain type of song in praise of Big Brother. What is this type of song called?

• a song of praise

• a song of sadness

• a song of anger

• a song of death

In the novel 1984 by George Orwell, a character uses persiflage while talking to another character. What does persiflage mean in this context?

• compliment

• light mockery or banter

• serious insult

• deep conversation