George Orwell: Life and Works

George Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair, was influenced by class divisions during his education. He served in Burma, opposing imperialism, and later lived among the lower classes in London. Adopting the pen name George Orwell, he wrote about economic equality and socialism. His experiences in the Spanish Civil War and WWII shaped his aversion to totalitarian regimes, influencing his famous works 'Animal Farm' and '1984'. Orwell's legacy remains in his critique of how socialist and communist ideals can be distorted by totalitarianism.

What was George Orwell's real name?

• Eric Arthur Blair

• Aldous Huxley

• John Smith

• William Golding

Where did Orwell attend school on a scholarship?

• Oxford

• Cambridge

• Eton

• Harvard

What was a significant influence on Orwell's political views?

• His family background

• His experiences with class divisions

• His travels in Africa

• His time in the military

What profession did Orwell choose instead of attending university?

• Lawyer

• Journalist

• Indian Imperial Police

• Teacher

Which book was inspired by Orwell's experiences in London and Paris?

• Animal Farm

• Homage to Catalonia

• Down and Out in Paris and London

• 1984

Why did Orwell adopt the pen name 'George Orwell'?

• To honor a family member

• To avoid political persecution

• To distance himself from his book's bleak conditions

• To sound more British

Which river inspired Orwell's pen name?

• Thames

• Seine

• Nile

• Orwell

In which conflict did Orwell fight in 1936?

• World War II

• World War I

• Spanish Civil War

• Korean War

What political ideology did Orwell explore but later criticize?

• Fascism

• Monarchism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

What was Orwell's role during World War II?

• BBC Correspondent

• Spy

• Soldier

• Politician