1984 Character Review Quiz

Who reveals the terrifying secret of Room 101 to Winston?

• Big Brother

• Julia

• O'Brien

• Mr. Charrington

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What is Winston's initial reaction to the content of Room 101?

• He remains calm and collected

• He tries to negotiate with O'Brien

• He experiences a moment of intense fear

• He immediately confesses to all his crimes

What does Winston consider as 'the worst thing in the world' for him?

• Darkness

• Solitude

• Rats

• Fire

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Match the characters with their roles or characteristics:

• Winston

• The antagonist who tortures Winston

• Julia

• Winston’s love interest

• Room 101

• The protagonist who fears rats

• O'Brien

• The place of ultimate torture

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Match the items with their significance:

• Green baize covered tables

• Represents Winston's greatest fear

• Wire cage with rats

• Used for direct physical torture

• Mask-like attachment

• Indicates the setting of the interrogation or torture

Match the quotes with the character who said them:

• 'You can't do that!' he cried out.

• Winston pleading with O'Brien

• 'Do it to Julia! Not me!'

• O'Brien introducing Room 101

• 'You asked me once,' said O'Brien.

• Winston reacting to the threat of rats

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Categorize the following elements by their emotional impact on Winston:

Groups:

(a) Fear

,

(b) Love

,

(c) Terror

,

(d) Betrayal

• Room 101

• The cage with rats

• Julia

• O'Brien

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Categorize the characters according to their allegiance:

Groups:

(a) Party Opposition

,

(b) The Party

• Big Brother

• Winston

• O'Brien

• Julia

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Sort the terms based on their association with hope or despair for Winston:

Groups:

(a) Hope

,

(b) Despair

• Julia's love

• Room 101

• the cage with rats

• O'Brien's betrayal

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