Orwell's 1984 Practice 1-5

Front

What is Winston's job?

Back

He re-writes history to make the party "right" about everything.

Front

The true purpose of the Ministry of Truth is to falsify historical records as needed.

Back

True

Front

Does Winston enjoy his work?

Back

True

Front

What happens to people who displease the party?

Back

They usually disappear and are never heard from again.

Front

Comrade Ogilvy was the chief enemy to Big Brother.

Back

False

Emmanuel Goldstein was the chief enemy.

Front

Which department does Syme work in?

Back

Research Department

Front

According to Syme, the whole aim of Newspeak was to increase the range of thought.

Back

False

It was to restrict the range of thought.

Front

Why does Winston feel that Syme will be vaporized?

Back

Because he is too smart.

Front

What is an "unperson?"

Back

Someone that no longer exists and most likely dead

Front

Even people who are fully dedicated to the Party are not safe because intelligence is one of the real enemies to Big Brother.

Back

True