Multiple-Choice Test on 1984 (Chapters 1-8)

What is the narrative point of view of 1984?

• First-person, from Winston’s perspective

• Third-person limited, focused on Winston’s thoughts and experiences

• Third-person omniscient, showing multiple characters’ thoughts

• Second-person, addressing the reader directly

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following best describes the setting of 1984?

• A peaceful, rural countryside under government rule

• A futuristic utopia filled with technological advancements

• A bleak, oppressive city called Airstrip One, part of Oceania

• A post-apocalyptic world struggling to rebuild civilization

What is the significance of the three Party slogans: "War is Peace," "Freedom is Slavery," and "Ignorance is Strength"?

• They reflect the Party’s commitment to peace and prosperity

• They illustrate the contradictions and manipulations of the Party’s ideology

• They encourage free thinking and individuality

• They are metaphors for the struggles of the working class

What is doublethink?

• Believing two different ideas but choosing one over the other when necessary

• The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time and fully accept both

• Pretending to agree with the Party while secretly disagreeing

• Forgetting inconvenient facts and replacing them with Party-approved information

Where does Winston work and what is his job?

• The Ministry of Peace; he plans military strategy

• The Ministry of Love; he oversees law enforcement

• The Ministry of Plenty; he manages the economy

• The Ministry of Truth; he alters historical records

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is Winston fascinated by the past?

• He believes the past holds the key to overthrowing the Party

• He wants to find evidence that life was better before the Party’s rule

• He enjoys studying history as a hobby

• He thinks the Party’s version of history is completely accurate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does the Chestnut Tree Café symbolize?

• A safe haven for those who oppose the Party

• A gathering place for artists and free thinkers

• Betrayal and defeat, associated with disgraced Party members

• The illusion of freedom in a controlled society

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Winston’s first act of rebellion against the Party?

• a) Writing in his secret diary
  
  

• b) Stealing food from the Ministry of Plenty

• c) Skipping his mandatory morning exercises

• d) Joining the Brotherhood

How does the Party use propaganda to control its citizens?

• By encouraging creativity and individualism

• By bombarding people with false information and altering history

• By promoting honest journalism and factual reporting

• By allowing citizens to question their leaders

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What draws Winston to O'Brien?

• O'Brien’s clear hatred for the Party

• Winston believes O'Brien shares his rebellious thoughts

• They work closely together at the Ministry of Truth

• O'Brien secretly gives Winston forbidden books

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3