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George Orwell bio quiz
George Orwell bio quiz
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Basic quiz based on the bio info of Orwell which we cover briefly prior to studying the novel.
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True or False: whilst working at the BBC, Orwell was involved in the production of propaganda
False
True
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What was the name of Orwell's first novel?
Animal Farm
Nineteen Eighty-four
Burmese Days
Down and Out in Paris and London
3
In which country was Orwell born?
Vietnam
England
India
Scotland
4
What year was the novel Animal Farm published?
1949
1951
1945
1948
5
Which prestigious school did Orwell attend?
Oxford
St Andrews
Cambridge
Eton
6
In what year was Orwell born?
December 7 1903
September 21 1904
June 25 1903
October 31 1914
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After bouts of sickness, what was Orwell officially diagnosed with in 1938?
Glandular fever
Tuberculosis
Depression
Cancer
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After completing school, what was Orwell's first job?
Teacher
Policeman
Journalist
Radio broadcaster
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What was the name of Orwell's first wife?
Eileen
Sonia
Susan
Iris
10
What is George Orwell's real name?
Eric Arthur Blair
Eric Orwell
Edward Arthur Briar
Eric Albert Barlow
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True or false: as a child, Orwell was particularly close with his father
True
False
12
Which novel was Orwell's first real 'commercial success'?
Homage to Catalonia
1984
Burmese days
Animal Farm
13
Which famous author was once one his teachers?
Aldous Huxley
Robert Frost
Nathaniel Hawthorn
William Shakespeare
14
True or false: Orwell had only one child, an adopted son
False
True
15
When did Orwell die?
1945
1956
1984
1950
16
In addition to his novels, Orwell is often recognised for his...
Essays
Stage plays
Comedic style
Poetry
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The novel Animal Farm was an allegory criticizing...
Hitler
England
Stalinism
Capitalism
18
How was Orwell injured during the fighting in Spain?
He was shot in the neck
He was shot in the leg
He lost one of his legs
He broke his leg badly
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What did Orwell do whilst in Spain?
Fought against Franco in the civil war
Observed the conflict as a journalist
Tried to avoid the conflict
Fought for Franco in the civil war
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Which room at the BBC was associated with the production of propaganda?
The War Room
Conference room B
Division of Public Affairs
Room 101
