George Orwell: Life and Views

The video explores the life and works of George Orwell, focusing on his early life, education, and career in Burma, which led to his disillusionment with colonialism. It highlights his transition to writing, his experiences in Europe, and his involvement in the Spanish Civil War, which shaped his political views. The video discusses his famous works, Animal Farm and 1984, as allegories against totalitarianism and his legacy as a writer.

What was George Orwell's birth name?

• Eric Arthur Blair

• George Smith

• John Orwell

• Arthur George

Where was George Orwell born?

• Paris, France

• Burma

• Motihari, India

• London, England

Which school did Orwell attend on a scholarship?

• Harvard University

• Eton College

• Cambridge University

• Oxford University

What was Orwell's role in Burma?

• Indian Imperial Police Officer

• Diplomat

• Teacher

• Journalist

Which essay did Orwell write based on his experiences in Burma?

• A Hanging

• Animal Farm

• The Road to Wigan Pier

• Homage to Catalonia

What was the title of Orwell's book about his life in Paris and London?

• 1984

• Animal Farm

• Down and Out in Paris and London

• The Road to Wigan Pier

What did Orwell attempt to do to gather material for his writing?

• Join the army

• Travel to America

• Get arrested

• Become a teacher

In which war did Orwell volunteer to fight?

• Vietnam War

• Spanish Civil War

• World War II

• World War I

What political ideology did Orwell oppose in his writings?

• Anarchism

• Democracy

• Capitalism

• Totalitarianism

What is the main theme of 'Animal Farm'?

• The importance of education

• The beauty of nature

• The corruption of socialist ideals

• The joys of farming