1984 Part 1 quiz

Why does Winston hire a prostitute? A. He had some time to waste B. He was feeling in the groove C. He wanted to cheat on his wife D. He wanted to feel pleasure and connection

D. He wanted to feel pleasure and connection

What does the note that Julia handed Winston say? A. Illuminati Confirmed B. John Cena C. Another one D. I love you

D. I love you

Who can NEVER be wrong? A. Winston B. The president C. Big Brother D. Mrs.Sharp

D. Mrs.Sharp

What names were deleted from the press? A. Workers of the Records Department B. Family members from the past C. Winston's family members D. People that were vaporized

D. People that were vaporized

What item is Winston coveting? A. His mother's earrings B. Perfume C. His father's ring D. Razor blades

D. Razor blades

What is the setting of Winston's dream? A. London before the rise of The Party B. Prison where Winston is being punished for his crimes C. St. Martin's church where Winston is marrying Julia D. The Golden Country

D. The Golden Country

Who is Winston's neighbor? A. Samuel Vimes B. John Finch C. Moist Von Lipwig D. The Parsons

D. The Parsons

Winston believes that the hope of a better society relies on... A. Big Brother B. The Inner party C. Himself D. The proles

D. The proles

Why does Winston not know exactly what year it is? A. He lost his calendar B. He was in jail for a long time C. He was in a coma D. There were no external records/ rewritten history

D. There were no external records/ rewritten history

What is used only by the proles? A.) Torture devices B.) Soap C.) Alcohol D.) Perfume

D.) Perfume

Why does Winston think Syme will be vaporized? A.) he is dumb B.) he is not able to create Newspeak C.) he is retiring D.) he is too intelligent

D.) he is too intelligent

About how old is Winston? A) 17 B) 48 C) 39 D) we don't know

C) 39

What is the name for the mass rally held every day? A) The Three Minutes Rage B) The Daily Minutes Hate C) The Two Minutes Hate D) The Fifteen minutes of hate

C) The Two Minutes Hate

All are slogans of Oceanas party EXPECT? A) ignorance is strength B) war is peace C) disgust is beauty D) freedom is slavery

C) disgust is beauty

why is Winston thinking Syme will be vaporized? A) he wants to rebel B) he didn't finish all of his lunch C) he is too smart D) he doesn't do his job

C) he is too smart

What is special about the room Winston wanted to stay in? A)Comfy Furniture B)Bookcase Full of Books C)No Telescreen D)No Windows

C)No Telescreen

Within 1984's society, man and woman's purpose is to... A. Love each other B. Prevent thoughtcrime C. Rebel against the government D. Create children that will become future spies

D. Create children that will become future spies

Who sits wth Syme and Wonstom at lunch? A.) O'Brien B.) mr. parsons C.) the girl with the dark hair D.) Mrs. Parsons

B.) mr. parsons

Why did Winston and Katharine separate? A.) they did not love each other B.) they did not have kids C.) they they grew apart D.) Katharine was vaporized

B.) they did not have kids

What did Winston write down in his diary committing a thoughtcrime? A) DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER B) DOWN WITH OCEANIA C) DOWN WITH THE PARTY D) DEATH TO THE PARTY

A) DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER

Who is Oceania currently at war with? A) Eurasia B) North Korea C) eastasia D) big brother

A) Eurasia

Where does Winston work? A) Ministry of truth B) Ministry of love C) Ministry of plenty D) ministry of peace

A) Ministry of truth

What is the name of the place he lives in? A) Victoria Mansion B) London Palace C) Victoria Homes D) Huffington Place

A) Victoria Mansion

Who Winston Dreaming of? A)Mother B)Big Brother C)O Brian D)Kathrine

A)Mother

What is Winston's worst Enemy when writing in his Diary? A)Nervous System B)Big Brother C)Kathrine D)Nobody

A)Nervous System

What does Syme say about words? A. "It's a beautiful thing, the destruction of words." B. "Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well." C. "Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace." D. "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world."

A. "It's a beautiful thing, the destruction of words."

What do the people of Oceania call other citizens? A. Comrade B. Fellow citizen C. Brother D. Friend

A. Comrade

According to official history, Oceania has always been in alliance with? A. Eastasia B. Southasia C. Eurasia D. Africa

A. Eastasia

What are the Physical Jerks? A. Exercise B. Coughing fits C. Waking up D. Siezures

A. Exercise

Newspeak's goal is to... A. Narrow the range of thought B. Tell the people about what's going on the government C. Educate the people about the government D. Make thought crime possible

A. Narrow the range of thought

What is the official language of Oceania? A. Newspeak B. English C. Oldspeak D. Newenglish

A. Newspeak

Who does Winston hear in his dream say "We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness"? A A. O'Brien B. The dark haired girl C. Syme D. Mrs.Parsons

A. O'Brien

When Winston first sees Julia he wants to ... A. Rape and kill her B. Run away with her C. Whisper in her ear D. Give her a present

A. Rape and kill her

How did Julia find the clearing where she and Winston met up? A. She got lost on a hike B. She was exploring C. She was on a treasure hunt D. She was running away

A. She got lost on a hike

What is the nickname the proles give rocker bombs? A. Steamers B. Boilers C. Walkers D. Pennants

A. Steamers

How old was Winston when his mother disappeared? A. Ten or eleven B. Eight or nine C. Eleven or twelve D. Nine or ten

A. Ten or eleven

Why are the Parsons children disappointed when Winston goes to fix their sink? A. They weren't able to go see the hanging B. Their toys had been taken away C. They don't like Winston D. They didn't get to go to the parade

A. They weren't able to go see the hanging

What ages are mentioned by Winston in Chapter 2? A. Uniformity, Solitude, Big Brother, and Doublethink B. Crime, Advancement, Uniformity, and Big Brother C. Solitude, Doublethink, Big Brother and Death D. Uniformity, Advancement, Solitude, and Technology

A. Uniformity, Solitude, Big Brother, and Doublethink

What did the Ministry of Peace concern itself with? A. War B. Law and order C. Economic affairs D. Education and the fine arts

A. War

Why does Winston turn his back to the telescreen when he writes in his diary? A. Writing is a thoughtcrime and is punishable by death B. He's insecure and wants privacy C. It's a bad habit that he hasn't broken D. It's the only place to sit and write

A. Writing is a thoughtcrime and is punishable by death

When Winston confronts the man in the bar, what does the man tell him? A. a collective of random, rubbish memories B. Ten facts you didn't know about air! (Number eight will surprise you!) C. How to kill a god D. How to train a dragon

A. a collective of random, rubbish memories

According to Winston, "Those who control the past , controls the ___, :those who the present, control the ____" (fill in the blank) A. future, past B. present, past C. present, future D. future, futrue

A. future, past

What does Winston buy in the junk shop? A.) A paperweight B.) A bowling ball C.) A pen D.) A door

A.) A paperweight

Who are the proles? A.) the working class B.) the high class C.) the vaporized citizens D.) the department workers

A.) the working class

What date does the story start on? A) September 3rd B) April 4th C.) January 10th D) July 19th

B) April 4th

Who did the party use to stir the workers during the mass hate rally? A) Winston Churchill B) Emmanuel Goldstein C) O'Brian D) Julia

B) Emmanuel Goldstein

Besides Oceania, what are the two countries that make up the rest of the Earth? A) Eurasia and Westasia B) Eurasia and Eastasia C) America and Iceland D) Eurafrica and Australasia

B) Eurasia and Eastasia

What/who were being raised as spy's? A) rats B) children C) insects D) dogs

B) children

Who needs Winston's help to unclog a drain? A) big brother B) mrs parsons C) his father D) his wife

B) mrs parsons

In what way do they kill prisoners in chapter V? A)Vaporizing B)Hanging C)Torture D)Suffering

B)Hanging

Despite Big Brother's rise in the 1960s, Oceania's history states that Big Brother was prevalent in the- A. 1920s B. 1930s C. 1940s D. 1950s

B. 1930s

What is Winston accused of being by the young man? A. A king B. A Eurasian Spy C. A man-eater D. A lonely ghos

B. A Eurasian Spy

What was written on Winstons diary that was left open on the table? A. A colorless face B. DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER C. WAR IS PEACE D. FREEDOM OF SLAVERY

B. DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER

what does INGSOC stand for? A. I Need Good Soda Over Coke B. English Socialism C. It is a city D. A law that is to live by

B. English Socialism

Where does Winston live? A. Rome B. London C. Birmingham D. Berlin

B. London

What is ironic about the department dealing with proletarian literature, music, drama, and entertainment? A. Proletariats don't like entertainment B. Most proletariats are illiterate C. They take credit for work that isn't theirs D. It's only available when people are at work

B. Most proletariats are illiterate

Which language has an ever shrinking vocabulary? A. English B. Newspeak C. Doublespeak D. Doubleplusbad.

B. Newspeak

what does NOT happen in the two minutes of hate? A. They watch films B. They get to relax C. They lose their individuality D. They scream in hatred

B. They get to relax

According to textbook history, what does the law called the "jus primae noctis" state for capitalists? A. They can treat their servants however they want B. They may sleep with any woman working in their factories C. They must donate 10% of their earnings to organizations that aid those living in poverty D. They may have no more than two children

B. They may sleep with any woman working in their factories

What was the essential crime that contained all others in itself? A. Hate crime B. Thoughtcrime C. Bad crime D. Vaporized

B. Thoughtcrime

Winston describes children as "ungovernable little savages" and feels sorry for the parents. What is the Party's sole purpose for the children? A. To continue the Party's legacy B. To turn their parents in C. To become soldiers D. To replace all the old workers

B. To turn their parents in

What religion does Winston believe in? A. None B. Unknown C. Christian D. Judaism

B. Unknown

What is the name of the main character? A. Eric Muel B. Winston Smith C. George Orwell D. Syme

B. Winston Smith

Where does hope lie? A.) In winston B.) In the proles C.) With the brotherhood D.) In the ministry of love

B.) In the proles

Who is working on the new Newspeak dictionary? A.) O'Brien B.) Syme C.) Winston D.) Katharine

B.) Syme

In Chapter 7, Winston describes an incident in which he held a picture that could have been used to prove that the Party falsifies the past. Who were the three men in the picture that he noticed? A. Aaronson, Goldstein, Parsons B. Goldstein, Jones, Rutherford C. Aaronson, Jones, Rutherford D. Jones, Goldstein, Parsons

C. Aaronson, Jones, Rutherford

What does the poster on Winston's wall say? A. Ignorance is strength B. Freedom is slavery C. Big brother is watching you D. Follow all rules

C. Big brother is watching you

Who substituted Comrade Withers? A. Syme B. Comrade Sharp C. Comrade Ogilvy D. Comrade Ogall

C. Comrade Ogilvy

What did Winston love most in his life? A. His wife B. The Diary C. His job D. His friends

C. His job

What is the purpose of the party having Two Minutes Hate? A. To have a certain time to get out all hate B. So people can focus their hate C. Increase hatred of Emmanuel Goldstein, Enemy of the People D. Two minutes of hate is actually two minutes of love

C. Increase hatred of Emmanuel Goldstein, Enemy of the People

Julia is apart of which organization? A. NRA B. Young feminists club C. Junior anti-sex league D. PETA

C. Junior anti-sex league

what is winston's past wife's name? A. Leslie B. He's never been married C. Katherine D. Monica

C. Katherine

What did Winston remember about the three powers that the government hide? A. Oceania ans Eastasia at alliance B. Eurasia and Eastasia at alliance C. Oceania and Eurasia at alliance D. Oceania, Eastasia, and Eurasia at alliance

C. Oceania and Eurasia at alliance

"War is Peace, "Freedom is slavery" and "Ignorance is Strength" are examples of... A. Similes B. Personification C. Paradox D. Irony

C. Paradox

What does Winston say when he wakes from his dream? A. Winston Churchill B. DJ Khaled C. Shakespeare D. Margaret Thatcher

C. Shakespeare

What is the Winston's last name A. Got'em B. Illuminati C. Smith D. Khaled

C. Smith

What are the names of the churches Mr. Charrington tells Winston about? A. St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral B. St. James and Piccadilly C. St. Clement's Dane and St. Martin's D. St. Alban and St. Alphhage

C. St. Clement's Dane and St. Martin's

What monitors the people of Oceania night and day? A. Our lord Alah B. Electrolytes C. Telescreens D. Mormons

C. Telescreens

What keeps people from rebelling against the government? A. They love Big Brother B. Big Brother is protected by a wall C. They are controlled by fear tactics D. They don't know what they wan

C. They are controlled by fear tactics

Complete the quote: "Freedom is freedom to say that _______________________." A. You and I are free. B. Three plus three makes six. C. Two plus two makes four. D. We are all one

C. Two plus two makes four.

What are proles not supposed to drink? A. Victory water B. Tar C. Victory Gin D. Beer

C. Victory Gin

What genre of films did the flicks play for audiences? A. Romantic Comedy B. Drama C. War D. Thriller

C. War

How many ministries are there? A.) 4 B.) 5 C.) 3 D.) 6

C.) 3

What color overalls does the outer party wear? A.) Orange B.) Maroon C.) Blue D.) Yellow

C.) Blue

What type of hats do the capitalists wear? A.) Baseball hats B.) Berets C.) Top hats D.) Flat bills

C.) Top hats

Who is the principle figure of the Two Minutes Hate? A) Big brother B) O'brian C) Winston D) Goldstein

D) Goldstein

What is the name of the organization that tells kids to turn their parents into the authorities? A) The outer part B) The committee of patriotism C) The youth party D) The junior spies

D) The junior spies

When Winston sees the dark haired girl lurking around what does he think she is? A) Just a random kid B) His old friend C) A worker D) a member of the thought police

D) a member of the thought police

What is the Ministry of Truth Job? A)Change Past and Present B)Handout Newspaper and other Conceivable information C)Tell the Truth D)Both A and B

D)Both A and B

Finish Winston's phrase: "Thoughtcrime does not entail death: thoughtcrime..." A. ... REFLECTS death. B. ... ENCOURAGES death. C. ... IMPLIES death. D. ... IS death.

D. ... IS death.

How many Three-year plans have been made? A. 2 B. 13 C. 7 D. 9

D. 9

Why was the clearing safe from Big Brother? A. It was far from the city B. It is trees were to small to hide microphones C. Protected by foliage D. All of the above

D. All of the above

what is a telescreen? A. Television B. Security Cameras C. A touch screen D. Both A&B

D. Both A&B

The hallways in the victory mansion smelled like... A. Rats B. Boiled cabbage C. Old rags D. Both B and D

D. Both B and D

What is a speakwrite? A. A form of writing for the workers. B. A small pneumatic tune for written messages. C. A small pneumatic tune for writing voicemail. D. A form of tuning written messages.

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