Themes and Concepts in 1984

In a dystopian future, Airstrip One, formerly Britain, is part of Oceania, a totalitarian superstate. Winston Smith, a government worker, secretly despises the Party's oppressive regime. He keeps a forbidden diary and questions the Party's manipulation of truth and history. Winston is drawn to Julia, a colleague he suspects of being a spy. He becomes obsessed with the Party's corruption and the concept of Newspeak, which limits free thought. Despite his fears, Winston clings to the belief that freedom is the ability to say two plus two equals four.

What is the new name for Britain in 1984?

• Eurasia

• Eastasia

• Oceania

• Airstrip One

Which superstate does Airstrip One belong to?

• Atlantis

• Eurasia

• Eastasia

• Oceania

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

• To alter historical records

• To manage public events

• To enforce party rules

• To create new laws

What is the role of the Thought Police?

• To monitor thoughts

• To enforce laws

• To educate children

• To manage resources

What is the consequence of keeping a personal diary in Airstrip One?

• Death or forced labor

• Public shaming

• Community service

• A fine

What event do Winston and his colleagues participate in daily?

• The Truth Session

• The Two Minutes Hate

• The Morning Assembly

• The Party Parade

Who does Winston suspect might share his feelings against the Party?

• Mr. Charrington

• O'Brien

• Julia

• Syme

What does Winston think about the Party's control over history?

• It is beneficial

• It is necessary

• It is corrupt

• It is irrelevant

What is the purpose of Newspeak?

• To simplify communication

• To expand vocabulary

• To limit thought

• To promote literature

What mathematical concept does Winston ponder about?

• Two times two equals five

• Two plus two equals five

• Two plus two equals four

• Two times two equals four