1984 Part 1 Ch 1&2 Quiz

Which of the following does NOT describe the apartment building where Winston lives?

• posters of Big Brother hang on the walls

• smells of boiled cabbage

• walls are painted a cheerful yellow

• elevator is broken

Which of the following statements best describes the intent of the Party’s slogan, “Ignorance is Strength”?

• It is easier to maintain control over an ignorant, rather than an educated, populace.

• Due to a lack of interest in education, the populace is considered to be ignorant.

• Since most prior scientific knowledge has been lost, the Party must relearn it all.

• People who know less are emotionally stronger than those who are well-educated.

What occurs in the film which Winston sees?

• What occurs in the film which Winston sees?

• The men in the raft are arrested, but the women and children are set free.

• All of the people in the water are taken to a refugee camp.

• A helicopter bombs the raft full of people.

Which of the following best describes Winston’s initial impression of O’Brien?

• an intimidating member of the thought police

• a charming man who may not completely believe the Party’s orthodoxy

• a man who is strikingly similar to Big Brother

• Winston’s new boss in the Records Department

Which of the following does NOT describe Winston’s feelings about the dark-haired girl?

• a strict follower of Party orthodoxy

• a member of the Junior Anti-Sex League

• possibly a member of the Thought Police

• intriguing person whom Winston would like to befriend

Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?

• a counterrevolutionary who appears in the Two Minutes Hate

• the president of Eurasia

• Big Brother himself

• Winston’s supervisor in the Records Department

What does Winston write in his diary?

• a love letter to the dark-haired girl in his office

• War is Peace

• a note to O’Brien which explains Winston’s belief

• Down with Big Brother

In which activity do most children of Airstrip One participate?

• swim lessons

• writing club

• the Spies

• music lessons

Which description best defines doublethink?

• the method the Party uses to communicate with its citizen

• the ability to hold two opposite ideas in one’s mind at one time

• the paring down of thoughts until no contradictory ones enter the mind

• not holding on to any particular beliefs or events in the past, but realizing that everything can and does change

What is the penalty for thoughtcrime?

• imprisonment for life

• community service

• a written warning

• death