1984 Book 1, Chapters 1-2

What is the purpose of the telescreen in Winston's apartment?

• to provide entertainment

• to monitor Winston's behavior

• to broadcast government propoganda

• to allow Winston to communicate with other citizens

What is the name of the ruling political party in Oceania?

• The Socialist Party

• The Conservative party

• The Inner Party

• The Brotherhood

What is the main purpose of Newspeak?

• To simplify the English language

• To make it easier to learn other languages

• To make it impossible to express dissenting thoughts

• To encourage creativity and independent thinking

What is Winston's job at the Ministry of Truth?

• Writing news articles

• Editing historical records

• Programming computers

• Testing new technology

What is the name of the underground resistance movement in Oceania?

• The Brotherhood

• The Resistance

• The Revolutionaries

• The Free Thinkers

What is the purpose of the Two Minutes Hate?

• To celebrate the achievements of the ruling party

• To show citizens the dangers of opposing the ruling party

• To allow citizens to express their frustrations with the ruling party

• To promote peace and unity among citizens

What does Winston write about in his diary?

• His thoughts and feelings about the ruling party and Big Brother

• His plans to join the resistance movement

• His memories of his childhood

• His hopes and dreams for the future

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

What is Winston's attitude toward the ruling party and its leader, Big Brother?

• Fear and hatred

• Admiration and respect

• Indifference and apathy

• Confusion and uncertainty

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Wilson sit in the alcove of his living room? Answer in a complete paragraph and include evidence from your text, along with a page number.

Describe the film that Winston writes about in his journal.

Be sure that your response is a complete paragraph and includes evidence from the text and a page number. You must include a properly cited quote.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9