1984 Ch. 5 Reading Quiz

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

What is orthodoxy, according to Syme?

Who will never be vaporized? (There are a few options, pick 1)