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1984 - reading stop 1/2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is the language used to suppress freedom

2.

What time was it, at the very beginning of the novel?

a)

3 pm

b)

3 am

c)

1 o´clock

d)

noon

3.

What political ideologies are Orwell trying to satirisize?

a)

Totalitarianism

b)

communism

c)

authoritarianism

d)

all of the above

4.

Who wrote 1984?

a)

Eric Blair

b)

George Orwell

c)

Sasha Baron Cohen

d)

Orge Gorwell

5.

Who is Goldstein?

a)

an object of hatred

b)

a representation of freedom

c)

an authoritarian leader

d)

an object of tranquility

6.

Fill in the blank:

War is (a)  

7.

Fill in the blank:

Freedom is (a)  

8.

Fill in the blank:

Ignorance is (a)  

9.

What is "Doublethink"?

a)

The ability to accept contrary opinions or beliefs at the same time

b)

The ability to think twice as fast

c)

The ability to be oblivious

d)

The ability to accept totalitarianism and socialism as two political ideologies

10.

What is the purpose of the "Two Minutes Hate"?

a)

To promote unity among the citizens

b)

To express love for Big Brother

c)

To release pent-up emotions and frustrations

d)

To demonstrate loyalty to the Party

11.

Who is involved in the two minutes?

a)

Winston Smith

b)

Emmanuel Goldstein

c)

Julia Smith

d)

Tom Parsons

12.

What is the role of Newspeak in the society?

a)

To encourage free thinking

b)

To limit the range of thought

c)

To promote creativity and expression

d)

To preserve traditional language

13.

What class does Winston Smith belong to in 1984?

a)
  1. Proles

b)

Inner Party

c)
  1. Slobovians

d)

Outer party

14.

What is the purpose of the Ministry of Truth?

a)

To collect information about the Party’s enemies

b)

To document historic events for future generations

c)
  • To alter historical records to fit the Party agenda

d)

To manage economic shortages in Oceania

15.

What crime does Winston commit in Chapter 1?

a)


He visits a prole neighborhood.

b)

He skips a day of work.

c)

He is vocally critical of his superior.

d)
  • He starts a diary.