1984 Themes Quiz

What is the main theme in '1984'?

• Love and friendship

• Freedom and oppression

• Technology and progress

• Nature and beauty

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True or False: The character Winston Smith rebels against the Party's oppressive rule.

• True

• False

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Which character said, 'War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.'?

• Winston Smith

• O'Brien

• Big Brother

• Mr. Charrington

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What does the phrase 'Big Brother is watching you' symbolize in the novel?

• The power of the state to control individuals

• The importance of family values

• The beauty of surveillance

• The inevitability of war

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What is the significance of the antique paperweight in the novel?

• It represents Winston's longing for the past

• It symbolizes the Party's control over history

• It signifies hope for a better future

• It emphasizes the importance of material possessions

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According to the Party's slogan, what is the key to power?

• Knowledge

• Loyalty

• Strength

• Ignorance

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Who said, 'Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious'?

• Syme

• Goldstein

• Julia

• Winston Smith

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the rat in Room 101?

• It represents Winston's fear of rodents

• It symbolizes the Party's ability to induce fear

• It signifies Winston's growing insanity

• It emphasizes the importance of hygiene

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