
1984 Ch. 5 Reading Quiz

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12th Grade
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Natalia Tyler
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Winston’s acquaintance, Syme, is a philologist. What is that?
A person who studies historical records
A person who studies literature
A person who studies languages and their structure
A person who studies philosophy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Syme is working on the eleventh edition of the Newspeak dictionary. He indicated that many people have a misconception about Newspeak. What is that misconception?
People think Newspeak is a way to enhance vocabulary.
People think Newspeak is a simplified version of Oldspeak.
People think Newspeak is a secret language.
People think Newspeak is a tool for poetic expression.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the aim of Newspeak?
To expand the richness of the language
To make communication more precise
To narrow the range of thought
To preserve the cultural heritage
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Winston believe that Syme will be vaporized?
Because Syme is rebellious and outspoken
Because Syme lacks intelligence
Because Syme is too intelligent and understands too much
Because Syme is not loyal to Big Brother
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The announcer thanks Big Brother for raising the chocolate ration. What do we know to be true about the chocolate ration?
The chocolate ration was actually reduced.
The chocolate ration has remained the same.
The chocolate ration was doubled.
The chocolate ration was discontinued.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Do the people in the canteen recognize the discrepancy in the news about their chocolate? Compare Syme’s reaction to Parsons'.
Both Syme and Parsons recognize the discrepancy but react differently.
Neither Syme nor Parsons recognize the discrepancy.
Only Syme recognizes the discrepancy and is disturbed by it.
Only Parsons recognizes the discrepancy and is amused by it.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The dark-haired girl from the Fiction Department is staring at Winston. Why?
She suspects Winston of thoughtcrime.
She is attracted to Winston.
She is monitoring Winston for the Thought Police.
The reason is not specified.
8.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is orthodoxy, according to Syme?
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Who will never be vaporized? (There are a few options, pick 1)
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