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1984 1.7 Vocab Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "axiom."

a)

The axiom of the story was hidden and unclear.

b)

The axiom that "all men are created equal" is a fundamental principle.

c)

The axiom was a fictional tale.

d)

The axiom was a question without an answer.

2.

Which term describes a political and economic theory advocating for collective (group) or government ownership and administration of the means of the economy?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Socialism

c)

Feudalism

d)

Imperialism

3.

It was __________ that the sun would rise in the east.

a)

purge

b)

inevitable

c)

despair

d)

subjection

4.

What does "despair" mean?

a)

A feeling of hope and optimism

b)

A state of complete loss or absence of hope

c)

A moment of joy and happiness

d)

A sense of calm and peace

5.

Which term refers to the illegal act of taking money that one is responsible for?

a)

Embezzlement

b)

Donation

c)

Investment

d)

Charity

6.

What does "indoctrinate" mean?

a)

To teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically

b)

To encourage independent thinking

c)

To entertain with stories

d)

To provide factual information

7.

What does "purge" mean in a political context?

a)

To promote someone to a higher position

b)

To remove people considered undesirable from an organization or place

c)

To celebrate a victory

d)

To recruit new members

8.

What is the meaning of "heresy"?

a)

A widely accepted belief

b)

A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine

c)

A traditional practice

d)

A scientific fact

9.

What does the term "formidable" mean?

a)

Easy to overcome

b)

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

c)

Unimportant or trivial

d)

Weak and ineffective

10.

Which word best describes a system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit?

a)

Socialism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Communism

d)

Feudalism

11.

What is the meaning of "proletariat"?

a)

The ruling class

b)

The working class

c)

The military class

d)

The aristocracy

12.

What does "subjection" refer to?

a)

Freedom from control

b)

The act of bringing someone or something under domination or control

c)

A form of entertainment

d)

A type of government

13.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "interminable"?

a)

The interminable meeting ended quickly.

b)

The interminable journey seemed to last forever.

c)

The interminable book was a short story.

d)

The interminable speech was over in a minute.

14.

When he got on the field, he saw how ________ the other team looked. They were huge and they looked fast.

a)

axiom

b)

formidable

c)

proletariat

d)

subjection

15.

He was a raving ____________ spending most of his time screaming nonsense. He was put in a mental health ward.

a)

formidable.

b)

lunatic

c)

purge

d)

heresy