Exploring Chapter 9 of 1984 by George Orwell

What does Winston possess in Book 2, Chapter 9 of 1984?

• A secret letter

• A hidden diary

• Goldstein's manifesto

• A map of Oceania

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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

Who was Oceania at war with before the enemy changed to East Asia?

• None of the above

• The Middle East

• Eastasia

• Eurasia

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main content of the book Winston reads?

• A fictional story

• A secret code

• Goldstein's manifesto

• Party propaganda

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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 Goldstein's manifesto compare to?

• Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler

• Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx

• The Republic by Plato

• The Prince by Machiavelli

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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

According to the manifesto, what is necessary to maintain power?

• Peace and prosperity

• Continuous war and resource depletion

• Technological advancements

• Democratic elections

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does continuous warfare prevent, according to the manifesto?

• Economic growth

• Class division

• Technological progress

• Resource enrichment

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Why is history constantly revised in Oceania?

• To maintain the party's image of omnipotence

• To correct errors

• To educate the youth

• To confuse the citizens

What is 'doublethink' in the context of 1984?

• A type of propaganda technique

• A psychological disorder

• The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs

• Thinking twice before acting

How does the party benefit from the public's fear?

• More technological innovation

• Greater trust in leadership

• Less opposition

• Increased productivity

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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 is the role of warfare according to Goldstein's manifesto?

• To promote peace negotiations

• To test new technologies

• To conquer new territories

• To maintain social hierarchy