1984: Book Two Review

How does Winston react to the note from Julia before he reads it?

• Thinks She is spying on him

• He fantasizes it is about thought police OR the brotherhood and his desire to stay alive

• He reports directly to the Ministry of Truth to turn himself in

How does Winston react to the note after he reads it?

• Excited, he reads it and feels the same way

• Scared, he reads it and then reports her to the thought police

• Stunned, he rereads it and then puts it in the memory hole exit

How do they manage to meet?

• Sit at lunch, talk between soup slurps, public events

• They meet in the basement of the Ministry of Truth

• They decide to never meet

Describe the parade in Victory Square. Why does the Inner Party provide the spectacle for the proles? For the Outer Party members?

• Telescreens broadcasting festivities

• prisoners being paraded, statues- remind citizens of their freedom

• Both answers are correct

Why is Winston ill at ease once he is alone with Julia?

• He knows Big Brother is watching them

• Not used to being around anyone, fear, overwhelmed

• He still does not trust Julia

What does Julia bring with her that she has obtained on the black market?

(a)  

What is Julia's philosophy? (More about Winston's in chapter 3)

• A true follower at heart

• overtly (outwardly) a true hater, covertly (secretly) a true follower

• overtly (outwardly) a true follower, covertly (secretly) a true hater

What is the significance of the thrush music?

• incites their passion (they could get caught)

• freedom

• Both answers are correct

How and where do Julia and Winston meet?

• Open market

• a ruined church

• Both the Open Market and a ruined Church

Describe Winston's marriage.

• Katherine was the love of his life

• loveless

• Katherine loved him, but he did not love her back