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1984 final

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 27mins

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Class
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1.

In 1984, what is true about the war that is being fought among the 3 superstates?

a)
The war is fought only for resources and has a clear end date.
b)

The war is perpetual and serves as a tool for control, to get rid of resources, and propaganda.

c)
The superstates are united against a common enemy outside their borders.
d)
The war is a recent development and not a long-standing conflict.
2.

What is the purpose of the Two Minutes Hate in the novel 1984?

a)

To reinforce loyalty and devotion to Big Brother and direct their pent up feelings for the Party

b)

To encourage critical thinking and analysis of Goldstein and his betrayal

c)

To promote individuality and free thinking

d)

To foster a sense of community and unity

3.

What is the purpose of the telescreens in the novel 1984?

a)

To provide entertainment for citizens

b)

To enhance communication between citizens

c)

To monitor and control citizens and feed them a constant stream of propaganda

d)

To promote freedom of speech

4.

What government does Julia believe is bombing Oceania?

a)

Eurasia because they are at war with Oceania

b)

Eastasia because they going to invade Oceania

c)

Oceania because they want to create fear in their own citizens

d)

America because they are staging a revolution against Oceania

5.

When Julia and Winston are talking about torture, confession, and betrayal, Julia says, "They can make you say- anything-anything-but they can't make you believe it. They can't get inside you." What do we find out in Part 3 about this quote?

a)
Winston's love for Julia protects him from the Party's manipulation.
b)
The Party cannot influence thoughts, only actions, as Julia claims.
c)
Winston's eventual betrayal of Julia demonstrates that the Party can make you believe what they want, contradicting Julia's assertion.
d)
Julia's statement is proven true when Winston remains loyal to her.
6.

What was Ampleforth’s crime?

a)

He kept the word "God" in a Rudyard Kipling poem.

b)

He kept the word "Sir" in a Shakespeare poem.

c)

He kept the word "Hero" in a Langston Hughes poem.

d)

He kept the word "Devil" in a Newspeak poem.

7.

What is the real “place where this is no darkness”?

a)

Ministry of Truth

b)

Ministry of Love

c)

Ministry of Plenty

d)

Ministry of Peace

8.

It is not sufficient to obey Big Brother, Winston must ______ Big Brother.

a)

believe in

b)

love

c)

work for

d)

admire

9.

What does Winston do when O’Brien straps the cage of rats to his face?

a)

He betrays Julia

b)

He lets the rats attack him

c)

He cries out for his mother

d)

He declares his love of Big Brother

10.

What does Winston trace in the dust at the Chestnut Tree Cafe?

a)

2 + 2 = 5

b)

2 + 2 = 4

c)

DOWN WITH BB

d)

BB IS LIFE

11.

What is in Room 101?

a)

The worst thing in the world for each person.

b)

The best thing in the world for each person.

c)

The place where all your secrets are revealed.

d)

Where you are reconnected with your lost loved ones.

12.

Winston remembers a happy moment with his mother and sister. What does he do with this memory?

a)

He dismisses it as a false memory

b)

He thinks it's another lie from Goldstein

c)

He pushes it away in fear

d)

He blames O'Brien for losing his memory

13.

How do Winston and Julia feel about each other after they are released at the end of the book?

a)

They are both full of contempt and dislike toward one another

b)

They still love each other and profess that love

c)

He hates her but she still loves him

d)

She hates Winston but he still loves her

14.

Who states, "Of course I'm guilty, you don't think the party would arrest an innocent man?" and whose own daughter turned him in?

a)

Parsons

b)

Ampleforth

c)

Syme

d)

O'Brien

15.

When O'Brien turns out to be Winston's tormenter, how long do we find out that he has been tracking Winston?

a)
seven years
b)
five years
c)

seven months

d)
three years
16.

What happens to Winston in the Ministry of Love?

a)

He is questioned, tortured, and then killed

b)

He is systematically tortured over time in order to re-shape his mind

c)

He is told to denounce his love for Julia and then they will release him

d)

He is rescued by the Brotherhood

17.

What does O'Brien say the future will be like?

a)
The future will be a utopia with freedom and equality.
b)

Big Brother will be overthrown and freedom will be restored

c)

Oceania will win ultimate control over Eastasia and Eurasia and take over the entire world

d)

A boot on the faces of humankind forever

18.

Who makes up about 85% of the population in Oceania?

a)

Vaporized unpersons

b)

Inner Party

c)

The Proles

d)

Outer Party

19.

What does the holding cell in the Ministry of Love that Winston wakes up in look like?

a)
A large, brightly lit room with comfortable furniture.
b)
A dark, spacious cell with a large window overlooking the city.
c)
A colorful room filled with various decorations and plants.
d)

A fully lit, white windowless cell with cold, hard walls, telescreens, and one bench to sit on

20.

Why is Winston crying at the end of the book?

a)

Winston is crying because he has lost his love, Julia.

b)

Winston is crying due because he finally won the chess match in The Chestnut Cafe.

c)

Winston is crying because he is happy about his new life as an Inner Party member.

d)

Winston is crying because he has been victorious over himself and his own mind.