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Introduction to 1984

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1
What year was 1984 published?
1914
1948
1980
1963
2
In the book, the Party does all of these to use power to change people thoughts, EXCEPT...
use of new language
keep people happy and at peace
rewrite history
rob people of the natural feelings
3
What caused a marked increase in government control over 60 years after 1984 was written?
the invention of the internet
the civil rights movement
the war of terror
the fascination with video screens
4
What does Winston do that can possibly get him killed?
Speaks out publicly against the Party
Writes a diary of his thoughts and feelings
Turns off his telescreen
Sneaks off with the Party leader's daughter
5
When the actual 1984 year approached, conditions were _____ to Orwell's description.
not very similar
very similar
6
In 1984, what is Winston's job?
to make the uniforms the people are required to wear
to spy on people and report bad behavior to the authorities
to repair telescreens and ensure they are working
to rewrite old newspapers so nobody knows the truth
7
George Orwell convinced readers that dangerous government could happen anywhere, even in...
Germany
China
Britain
Russia
8
The government where Winston lives only cares about...
public safety
power
money
the rich people
9
Which is NOT true of George Orwell?
He was born in India
His real name is Eric Blair
He was born into great wealth
He was a British policeman
10
1984 was George Orwell's first book.
False
True