1984 Part II Chapters 1-8 Comprehension Quiz

What major shift occurs in Winston’s character during chapters 1-8 of Part II?

• He loses faith in rebellion

• He grows more emotionally detached

• He becomes more hopeful and rebellious

• He begins thinking about getting back together with his wife

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Julia bring to the rented room that surprises Winston?

• Chocolate and coffee

• A gold ring

• A radio

• A Party manifesto

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does O’Brien subtly do that gives Winston hope?

• He openly criticizes the Party

• He invites Winston to his apartment

• O'Brien himself gives Winston a secret book

• He hands Winston a photo of Big Brother

What does Julia do to transform herself during their meetings?

• She cuts her hair short like a Party member

• She wears makeup and perfumes

• She recites Party slogans to stay in character

• She brings Party uniforms for both of them

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Winston view his relationship with Julia in terms of rebellion?

• As purely romantic and emotional

• As a temporary escape

• As a political act of defiance

• As something forced upon him

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Winston reveal to Julia about his past?

• He once worked for the Thought Police

• He has killed someone for the Party

• He betrayed a former lover

• He believes he caused his mother’s death

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Winston interpret the proles’ potential in society?

• He believes they are hopeless and controlled

• He sees them as the only hope for overthrowing the Party

• He views them as irrelevant to the revolution

• He thinks they will soon be eliminated

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is Winston’s recurring nightmare about?

• Rats in a dark room

• Being chased by the Thought Police

• Losing Julia

• Watching his mother drown

What does Julia do that surprises Winston?

• She brings books about rebellion

• She wears makeup and perfumes

• She writes secret messages

• She tries to contact the proles

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is the room above Mr. Charrington’s shop so appealing to Winston?

• It has a beautiful view

• It is very cheap

• There’s no telescreen in it

• He plans to sell it soon