1984 Chapters 1-3

Front

What role do children play in the society of 1984?

Back

Children act as 'Spies' for the Party, monitoring their parents and others for any signs of dissent.

Front

Who is the Inner Party member that Winston sees during the Two Minutes Hate?

Back

O'Brien is the Inner Party member that Winston makes eye contact with during the Two Minutes Hate.

Front

Identify the literary devices used in the quote: 'I know precisely what you are feeling. I know all about your contempt, your hatred, your disgust.'

Back

The literary devices include Irony, Foreshadowing, and Parallelism.

Front

True or False: Every citizen of the Party has learned to ensure their behavior matches what the government wants.

Back

True.

Front

What does the caption on the Big Brother posters say?

Back

The caption reads: 'Big Brother is watching you'.

Front

Define 'Proles' in the context of 1984.

Back

Proles are the working-class citizens of Oceania, considered to be less intelligent and not a threat to the Party.

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'Big Brother is watching you'?

Back

It serves as a reminder of the Party's surveillance and control over the citizens.

Front

Explain the concept of 'Newspeak'.

Back

Newspeak is the official language of Oceania, designed to limit freedom of thought and personal expression.

Front

What is the role of the Thought Police in 1984?

Back

The Thought Police monitor and punish thought crimes, ensuring loyalty to the Party.

Front

What does the term 'doublethink' mean?

Back

Doublethink is the ability to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously and accept both as true.