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1984 Part 1
1984 Part 1
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This quiz covers part 1 of George Orwell's 1984.
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1
Where does Winston work?
Ministry of Love
Ministry of Plenty
Ministry of Truth
Ministry of Peace
2
What does Winston's job entail?
making "corrections" for the party
writes new stories
creating new sloganns
reporting thoughtcrimes
3
What does the large poster on all the buildings in town say?
Down with Big Brother
Big Brother is Watching You
The Party Lives
Big Brother is Love
4
Who wrote 1984?
Kurt Vonnegut
George Orwell
Margret Atwood
Aldous Huxley
5
What is the Two-Minute Hate?
all of the above
a daily ritual
mandated rage directed at enemies of the Party
a ritual Winston feels conflicted about
6
What does the red sash symbolize?
membership in the Junior Anit-Sex League
membership in the Inner Party
a political preference
that people should stay away
7
Which of the following is NOT one of the Party slogans?
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
LOVE IS HATE
WAR IS PEACE
8
What makes Winston feel "alone in the possession of a memory?"
everyone forgot his birthday
everyone forgot to salute Big Brother
only he remembered chocolate rations were lowered
he was the only one yelling during the Hate
9
Why does Winston want the journal?
he feels sad about his wife
he wants to be a writer
he wants to share his comments
he wants to leave a record for the past
10
What crime is Winston committing when he writes in the journal?
bookcrime
writecrime
thoughtcrime
pencrime
11
What "beautiful thing" does Winston find in the junk shop?
a diamond
a glass paperweight with coral
a petrified insect
a ring
12
What does Winston think will happen to Syme?
he will become the next president
he will be vaporized
he will be awarded a medal
he will have to leave London
13
Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?
president of the Ministry of Truth
ruler of Eastasia
the Enemy of the People
a famous movie star
14
Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the mood in the story?
oppressive
gloomy
restrictive
comforting
15
Who are the Thought Police?
dark, dangerous enforcers
a neighborhood watch group
a regular police force
a force tantamount to soft kitties
16
How does Winston think the Party can be overthrown?
it can be overthrown from within
the proles could come together to destroy it
soldiers in Eastasia can do it
there is no way to overthrow the Party
17
Which party member does Winston think he can trust?
Parsons
Julia
Syme
O'Brien
18
Why does Winston call his wife "the human soundtrack?"
she recites Party lines
she only speaks in quotes
she sings all day
she repeats what he says
19
Where is the novel set?
London, Eastasia
Eurasia
San Francisco, CA
London, Oceania
20
What is the function of the Ministry of Love?
to raise children
to maintain law and order
to teach understanding of other cultures
to arrange dates for single people
21
Who does Winston come to think he is writing the journal for?
Julia
his mom
Goldstein
Future generations
22
What does Winston consider to be your "worst enemy?"
your eyes
your feet
your heart
your nervous system
23
What device does the Party use to watch people at work and at home?
telescreens
drones
books
robots
24
What is ironic about the Ministry of Love building?
its appearance is frightening
its looks like a giant valentine
they are in charge of marriage
they force you to love something you hate
25
When was 1984 published?
1984
1930
1949
2012
26
What is the heresy of heresies?
common sense
peace
prayer
love
27
What is the main conflict in the novel?
Winston vs. the Party
Proles vs. Party
Winston vs. the girl
Winston vs. O'Brien
28
What is the ability to have two opposite thoughts at the same time, and accept both of them?
mindmix
doublethink
oppo-believe
unfactknow
29
Who is Big Brother?
the King of Eurasia
the father of modern history
the leader of the Party
Winston's older brother
30
Which of the following is NOT a description of life for the proles?
dirty and broken environment
near daily bombings
free healthcare
seen as second class citizens
31
What does the Party do to you if they consider you an enemy or if you commit a thoughtcrime?
torture and kill you
life in prison
instant death
give you a warning
32
Who is the protagonist?
Winston
Big Brother
Syme
O'Brien
33
What is Winston's reaction to the person he sees as he is leaving the junk shop?
he calls for the Thought Police
he is terrified
he smashes their head in
he waves
34
Who is Comrade Ogilvy?
Winston's brother
Winston's college roomate
Winston's made up hero
Winston's father
35
Who does Winston see as he is leaving the junk shop?
a little girl
Syme
O'Brien
the girl with dark hair
36
What is the aim of Newspeak?
to have a language that nobody can understand
adding new words to the language
increase people's intelligence
narrow the range of thought
37
What is the Lottery?
a life and death game
a trick game set up by the Party
a fun community game
something to keep the Proles happy
38
What does Winston discover about the room above the junk shop?
the furniture is all brand new
there is no telescreen
it smells like garbage
it is air conditioned
