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1
Oceania's MAIN purpose in being constantly at war is
to use goods up so there is no surplus
to foster patriotism & devotion to the Party
to defeat Goldstein
to produce more goods and products in society
2
It is ironically normalized for party members to be afraid of:
the gin they serve in the canteen
the threat of disease
their children
being shot dead at any moment
3
Why does the Party try to isolate citizens from each other?
to prevent romantic relationships
to prevent discussion of Party policies & rising against gov
to maintain class separation
to prevent an outbreak of a deadly pandemic
4
In the party's mind, sex is compared to
jumping off a cliff
war
getting an enema
committing suicide
5
What is the Golden Country? Choose ALL that apply.
It's where Winston grew up.
It's a utopia.
It's the Ministry of Love
It's a dream with an escape from the gray dull surroundings
6
Marriage is intended to:
make people miserable
promote rebellion
bring to people who love one another together
strengthen the party through reproduction
7
What percentage of the population do the Proles make up?
85%
78%
90%
80%
8
What is the penalty for thoughtcrime?
imprisonment for life
death
a written warning
community service
9
The children's book that Winston reads portrays capitalists as
feudal lords who intentionally kept masses poor
crusaders against society's evils
heroes who advanced the country's stature
slum lords who forced people out of their homes
10
What is the uniform of the Party?
black and white
suits for men, dresses for women
plain blue overalls
something similar to what the Amish wear
11
Which best describes the Partyś opinion of the Proles?
important cogs in the Partyś production machinery
spies for Eurasia and Eastasia
citizens who contribute to the culture of Oceania
unintelligent beings who are best left to their own devices
12
Which description best defines doublethink?
knowing that everything is subject to change.
resolving inner conflict
the method the Party uses to communicate with its citizens
to hold two opposite ideas in the mind at one time
13
In the end, is Winston killed by the Party?
The reader never knows.
Not physically
It's a metaphorical death of his self.
Yes
14
In which activity do most children of Airstrip One participate?
combat tactics
memorization techniques
espionage
speech writing
15
Which does NOT describe the apartment building that Winston lives in?
The walls are painted a cheerful yellow
It smells like boiled cabbage.
The elevator is broken.
Posters of Big Brother cover the walls.
16
What does the caption on the posters say?
Freedom is Slavery
War is Peace
Big Brother is Watching
Ignorance is Strength
17
What hangs on the wall in the room above Mr. Charrington's shop?
an image of St. Clement's Dane
an image of Big Brother
a telephone
an image of Westminster Abbey
18
Parsons (a man who looks like an overgrown boy and who perpetually stinks of sweat) shows:
the grotesque
paradox
irony
exaggeration
19
What does Winston write in his diary?
a note to O´Brien which explains Winstonś beliefs
War is Peace
a love letter to the dark-haired girl
Down with Big Brother
20
Which is not an example of mind control used by the party?
public hangings
Two Minutes Hate
the glass paperweight
rationing needed goods
21
What is significant about Winston sitting in the Chestnut Cafe at the end of the book?
It's the same place he saw Rutherford, Aaronson, and Jones.
He sees Julia there.
He is braindead.
Nobody wants to speak to him.
22
A marriage could be denied by the Party in this society if
both people work in the same department
one person has been married before
the family disagrees
there is physical attraction between the two
23
Any facial expression that portrays emotions, whether intentional or not, could be considered..
languagecrime
crime of the senses
facecrime
thoughtcrime
24
What does Winston buy in the shop?
razors
a coral paperweight
an ink pen
shampoo
25
Syme enjoys...
eating metalic tasting stew
being a member of the thought police
public hangings
drinking gin
26
Which statement best explains Winston's feelings about being arrested by the Thought Police?
He will inevitably be arrested by the Thought Police.
Only the most serious criminals are ever arrested.
People are rarely arrested for thoughtcrime.
He should strive to control his thoughts to avoid arrest.
27
In what department does Winston work?
the research department (Ministry of Plenty)
the records department (Ministry of Truth)
the design department (Ministry of Love)
None of these.
28
Which does NOT describe the dark-haired girl in Part I?
possibly a member of Thought Police
a member of the Junior Anti-Sex League
intriguing person whom Winston would like to befriend.
a strict follower of Party orthodoxy
29
Which best describes the Party’s motive behind the slogan, “Ignorance is Strength”?
The majority of people lack an interest in education.
Knowing less makes a person emotionally stronger.
The party must relearn all lost prior scientific knowledge.
To maintain control over an uneducated populace.
30
Comrade Ogilvy is an example of...
newspeak
doublethink
mutability of the past
crimestop
31
What occurs in the film Winston sees in Part I?
The women and children are set free.
All the people in the water are taken to a refugee camp.
A helicopter rescues people who are stranded in the water.
A helicopter bombs the raft full of people.
32
Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?
the president of Eurasia
Big Brother himself
Winstonś supervisor
a counterrevolutionary who appears in the 2 min. Hate.
33
Which of the following best describes Winston's initial impression of O'Brien?
He's an intimidating member of the thought police
He's a charming man, and he may not believe in the Party
He's Winston's new strict boss
He's a man who is strikingly similar to Big Brother
34
On the last page, Orwell writes, "He had won the victory over himself." What does this mean?
He no longer dreams of the Golden Country.
He is ready to die.
The Party has destroyed Winston's self in a final conquer.
He gives up loving Julia.
35
What happens to Parsons toward the end of the text?
He is vaporized.
His wife is vaporized.
His daughter turns him in for thoughtcrime.
He returns to work as Minister of Propaganda.
36
Paradox is...
something that seems illogical but carries truth
something that shields the truth of something taboo
something that is ironic
something that shows incongruity between reality and lies
37
After the Party releases him from the Ministry of Love, what is Winston's job?
He works in the cafeteria of the Ministry of Truth.
He works on the 11th edition of the Newspeak dictionary.
He serves victory gin in the Chestnut Cafe.
He is retired from his position.
38
What is the Party's essential command?
for the citizens to reject any evidence they see or hear
for the citizens to depend upon each other
for the citizens to participate in and understand their gov.
for the citizens to depend on Big Brother to keep them safe
39
What are the slits for disposing of information/paper waste called?
Waste Thoughts
Thought Cubes
Memory Holes
Thought Buckets
40
What does Winston look for in the room above Mr. Charrington's shop?
an intercom system
a radio
a telescreen
a hidden entrance
41
What is "ownlife"?
maintaining an open mind about government activities
being open to forming new friendships
working on a career-related project
any activity citizens partake in individually
42
Newspeak
is Winstonś area of expertise
limits expression of thoughts
encourages expression of thoughts
is a battle of words
43
Party women are different from Prole women in that they
wear uniforms and no makeup
do not get married under any circumstances
are allowed to flirt
do not bear children
44
In Part III, How does Orwell portray Winston and O'Brien's relationship? Choose ALL that apply.
priest/parishioner
father and son
lovers
teacher and student
45
The poem about St. Clement's Church reveals...
the catholic church
the beauty of London and its history before INGSOC
the lack of religious freedom
the general discontent among citizens of Airstrip One
