Worksheets1984 in Context: Puns n' Proses
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which strategies were adopted by Nazi Germany in their use of propaganda?
a)
Creating statues and portraits of Hitler
b)
Idolising Hitler, and demonizing the enemy
c)
Playing the common man and appeal to fear
2.
Most of the propaganda in the Soviet Union was done through…
a)
Glorifying important figures
b)
Presence of in-group bias
c)
Directing attention to negative things
3.
Which of these slogans could have been used by the Soviet Union as a way of propaganda?
a)
“We are the best!”
b)
“No one shall go hungry”
c)
“The Reich will never be destroyed if you are united and loyal.”
4.
In what ways are Hitler, Stalin and Big Brother similar?
a)
Ruled a democratic form of government
b)
Encouraged children to go to school
c)
Implemented fear into society
5.
Match the youth organization with the leader
a)
Hitler: Hitler Youth
Stalin: Junior Spies
Big Brother: Youth Pioneers
Stalin: Junior Spies
Big Brother: Youth Pioneers
b)
Hitler: Junior Spies
Stalin: Hitler Youth
Big Brother: Youth Pioneers
Stalin: Hitler Youth
Big Brother: Youth Pioneers
c)
Hitler: Hitler Youth
Stalin: Youth Pioneers
Big Brother: Junior Spies
Stalin: Youth Pioneers
Big Brother: Junior Spies
6.
Does a one party state lead to less political instability?
a)
Yes, because no opposing parties means no room ideological clashes.
b)
No, because the loss of personal liberty makes people vulnerable to mutiny.
c)
Both
7.
Is totalitarianism better than democracy, or vice versa?
a)
Totalitarianism is better!
b)
Democracy is better!
c)
They both have their advantages.
d)
They both suck. We need more options.
8.
In which governmental system is passing laws and making policy decisions a faster process?
a)
Democracy because there are many people involved in the decision.
b)
Democracy because only one person makes the decision.
c)
Totalitarianism because there are many people involved in the decision.
d)
Totalitarianism because only one person makes the decision.
9.
What is one major advantage of having a leader who originated from a position of power?
a)
He is more likely to understand what life as a commoner is like.
b)
He is more likely to understand the governmental system.
c)
There are no advantages.
10.
In which government type are all people considered legally equal in the court of law and have all basic individual liberties?
a)
Democracy
b)
Totalitarianism
c)
Both
11.
In what way is Oceania and the Soviet Union during The Cold War similar?
a)
Both had been a part of WW2
b)
Both places have been named by George Orwell
c)
Both had the same, poor living conditions and shortages
d)
Both of them are enemies
12.
How did The Cold War begin?
a)
The continuous hatred between the alliances of US and USSR
b)
Growing tension and problems between US and USSR
c)
All the countries hated each other in the world
d)
WW2 didn't satisfy any of the countries' needs, leading to another war
13.
Which statement in 1984 was inspired from the reason why George Orwell named the war "The Cold War"?
a)
Those who control the past control the present
b)
There is a war on
c)
... Atomic bomb had fallen on Colchester
d)
War is Peace
14.
What is the difference between the propaganda during The Red Scare and the propaganda in 1984?
a)
One promoted communism, the other promoted capitalism
b)
One generated fear, the other created motivation
c)
One used film as a medium, the other used telescreens
d)
One used telescreens as a medium, the other used TV
15.
Which event in 1984 highlights the prediction Orwell made about nuclear weapons during The Cold War?
a)
The war between Oceania and Eurasia
b)
The war between Oceania and Eastasia
c)
Nuclear explosion in Eurasia by Oceania
d)
Falling of atomic bomb in Colchester
16.
According to the theory of historical materialism, how has humanity evolved over time? (Aru and Kei)
a)
Economically (Introduction of stocks)
b)
Genetically
c)
Allocatively (Allocation of means of production)
d)
Politically
17.
What is the name of the system that follows the tenets of Marxism in Oceania? (Aru and Kei)
a)
The Brotherhood
b)
Oligarchical Collectivism
c)
The Party
d)
INGSOC
18.
Which political system was Marx opposed to blatantly? (Aru and Kei)
a)
Fascism
b)
Socialism
c)
Capitalism
d)
Democracy
19.
What is the most commonly predicted result of the Marxist theory when applied to real world situations? (Aru and Kei)
a)
A more productive labor force
b)
A government that encourages equality
c)
A capitalist society
d)
A totalitarian government
20.
Orwell’s perspective of Marx’s socialism (based on his quote in the comic) is that…
(Aru and Kei)
(Aru and Kei)
a)
It won't create equality, but lead to a power struggle
b)
It will lead to complete equality in wealth.
c)
It will lead to a brainwashed and easily controllable society
d)
It will lead to a higher standard of living
21.
Someone says “Reopening of the Guantanamo bay is Orwellian – it will lead to torture of all sorts of innocent people!”
a)
True
b)
False
22.
What is modern warfare?
a)
Activities involved in a war fought by small groups of irregular soldiers against typically larger regular forces.
b)
The use of military concepts that have come into use after WW2
c)
Type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines consisting of trenches
d)
Technology used in warfare, after the start of the 21st Century
23.
How did advancements in surveillance systems influence George Orwell?
a)
They led him to foresee that the future would be one in which activities were continuously monitored by authorities
b)
The science in the technologies intrigued Orwell
c)
These advancements affected his privacy, so he wrote about how they will grow in the future
24.
How were concepts from modern warfare used in Oceania?
a)
They were trying to use up surplus goods in the economy, for military technology
b)
Techniques from this were used in the war against Eurasia
25.
Which militia did Orwell fight in? (india and mihika)
a)
Red Army
b)
Confederacion National de Trabajadores
26.
The correct meaning of 'Orwellian' is: (Gauhrishi)
a)
Someone who bravely challenges totalitarian authorities like Orwell did
b)
An idea or person one disagrees with vehemently
c)
Manipulative use of language
d)
State oppression and constant surveillance
27.
This is the correct use of Orwellian:
Someone says “Reopening of the Guantanamo bay is Orwellian – it will lead to torture of all sorts of innocent people!” True or false? (Gauhrishi)
Someone says “Reopening of the Guantanamo bay is Orwellian – it will lead to torture of all sorts of innocent people!” True or false? (Gauhrishi)
a)
True
b)
False
28.
This is the correct use of Orwellian:
Journalist: “The Chinese authorities showed almost Orwellian control over the way the bullet train crash is reported. They’ve been texting journalists with (pretty breathtaking) instructions about what “themes” they should stick to and how they must not ask difficult questions.” True or false? (Gauhrishi)
Journalist: “The Chinese authorities showed almost Orwellian control over the way the bullet train crash is reported. They’ve been texting journalists with (pretty breathtaking) instructions about what “themes” they should stick to and how they must not ask difficult questions.” True or false? (Gauhrishi)
a)
True
b)
False
29.
In MODERN INTERPRETATION of 'Orwellian', this is the correct use of the word:
Christopher Hitchins is described as 'Orwellian' to have stoop up for the American war in Iraq and claimed it was right in removing a dictator. True or false? (Gauhrishi)
Christopher Hitchins is described as 'Orwellian' to have stoop up for the American war in Iraq and claimed it was right in removing a dictator. True or false? (Gauhrishi)
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Which of the following is not an example of manipulative use of language/Orwellian? (Gauhrishi)
a)
Use of convoluted sentences to confuse
b)
Use of pretentious words
c)
Use of alliteration
d)
Use of euphemisms to make atrocities acceptable
31.
Why did Orwell write 1984? (mihika and india)
a)
To convey his fears regarding what may take place if totalitarian regimes take power.
b)
Because he was forced to write it by his publisher.
c)
In order to share his experiences of the Spanish Civil War.
32.
Why was Orwell originally sent to Spain? (India and Mihika)
a)
To fight in the Civil War.
b)
To report what was happening in the Civil War.
c)
To spy on the Nazis.
d)
To write a book.
33.
Why was Darkness at Noon important to Orwell? (mihika and india)
a)
Because it was written by his comrade.
b)
Because it spoke about the socialism.
c)
Because it depicted how totalitarian regimes exploited their people for their own benefit.
34.
Which two books inspired Orwell to write 1984? (Mihika + India)
a)
Anne Frank's Diary and Homage to Catalonia
b)
Darkness at Noon and Homage to Catalonia.
c)
Animal Farm and Homage to Catalonia.
d)
Darkness at Noon and The Great Gatsby
35.
How many times was Stalin nominated for a Nobel Peace prize?
a)
Once
b)
Twice
c)
Thrice
d)
Never
36.
Which of these policies was imposed by Stalin on the people of USSR?
a)
Even smallest of protest meant getting killed or dispatched to Gulag Camp
b)
Going against orders meant getting vaporised
c)
Demonitisation
d)
To be addressed as "Our Father" throughout the country
37.
What was Stalin invoked as?
a)
Big Brother
b)
Our Godfather
c)
Our Hero
d)
Our Father
38.
What's one common feature between Big Brother and Stalin?
a)
They both implemented 5-year plans
b)
They both hated to accept a battle lost
c)
It's certain that they both are real
d)
They both shot their generals at certain occasions
39.
At first, what did Stalin want to be?
a)
Professional Artist
b)
Lenin's Sidekick
c)
Commanding Officer
d)
Priest
40.
What was the main Purpose of war according to George Orwell?
a)
To maintain a state of emergency
b)
To raise standards of living
c)
To lower standards of living
d)
To reduce the growing population
41.
Which advancement had the biggest influence on the content of 1984?
a)
Wiretapping of phones
b)
Telegraphs
c)
CCTV cameras
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