Exploring the Themes of 1984 by George Orwell

Winston Smith, a member of the Outer Party, works at the Ministry of Truth. Unlike others, he is not brainwashed by the Party. He starts a rebellious affair with Julia and becomes involved with the Brotherhood, an organization against the Party. Eventually, Winston and Julia are captured by the Thought Police. Winston undergoes severe torture and reeducation, ultimately betraying Julia and accepting the Party's ideology. In the end, Winston is defeated, fully embracing Big Brother.

What is Winston Smith's role at the Ministry of Truth?

• Managing finances

• Erasing and rewriting history

• Cleaning the facility

• Rewriting literature

What does Winston's purchase of the diary signify?

• His compliance with the Party

• His secret communication

• His start of rebellion

• His interest in writing

Who is the figurehead of the Party?

• O'Brien

• Julia

• Big Brother

• Mr. Charrington

What is the significance of Winston's dreams about O'Brien?

• Fear of being caught

• Desire for a father figure

• Predicting O'Brien's betrayal

• Connection to the Brotherhood

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do Winston and Julia rent a room above Mr. Charrington's shop?

• To hide from the Thought Police

• To store illegal items

• To continue their affair in secret

• For conducting meetings

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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 leads to Winston and Julia's capture?

• Their public behavior

• A tip from a colleague

• Mr. Charrington's betrayal

• Julia's confession

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What method is used to torture Winston in the Ministry of Love?

• Starvation

• Electric shock

• Psychological manipulation

• Physical beatings

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Winston betray under torture?

• The location of the Brotherhood

• Julia's identity

• His own beliefs

• Julia's love

What is Winston's final realization in the Chestnut Tree Cafe?

• He misses Julia

• He loves Big Brother

• He could escape

• He hates Big Brother

How does Winston's story end?

• He escapes Oceania

• He is executed

• He starts a new rebellion

• He reunites with Julia