1984 Context Assessment (Edpuzzle)

Which historical event significantly influenced George Orwell's writing of *1984*?

• The American Revolution

• World War I

• The Russian Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

What type of government does Orwell warn against in *1984*?

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

In *1984*, what does 'Big Brother' symbolize?

• A benevolent leader

• A surveillance state

• A family member

• A technological advancement

Which real-life dictator's rule is often compared to Big Brother's control?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• John F. Kennedy

The concept of 'doublethink' in *1984* refers to:

• Holding two contradictory beliefs simultaneously

• Thinking twice before acting

• Duplicating thoughts

• A mathematical term

The purpose of the Thought Police in *1984* is to:

• Protect citizens from crime

• Ensure people pay their taxes

• Monitor and punish independent thought

• Promote freedom of expression

What is the name of the official language of Oceania?

• Oldspeak

• Doublespeak

• Newspeak

• Newsworld

Why is Newspeak important to the Party?

• It makes communication easier

• It helps control thought by limiting language

• It allows people to express their true emotions

• It encourages scientific discoveries

Orwell was influenced by his experience in which war?

• World War I

• World War II

• The Spanish Civil War

• The Vietnam War

What was Orwell’s main fear about future governments?

• That they would become too democratic

• That they would control people’s thoughts and behavior

• That they would encourage free speech

• That they would eliminate military forces