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1984
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Why is the war in 1984 never ending?
Why is the photo of Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford important?
Is Julia a spy working with the Thought Police?
Can Winston and O’Brien read each other’s minds?
How is Julia’s rebellion against the Party different than Winston’s rebellion?
Why is Julia attracted to Winston?
Why does O’Brien pretend to be part of the Brotherhood?
Where did the book that O’Brien gives to Winston come from?
Why is Newspeak so important?
Why does Winston keep a diary?
Why does Winston think hope lies with the proles?
How does the Party maintain its power?
Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?
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1
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What can Winston's role in the Party best be described as?
High-ranking
Insignificant
Undercover spy
Informant
2
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What is the purpose of the Ministry of Truth?
To collect information about the Party's enemies
To document historic events for future generations
To alter historical records to fit the Party agenda
To manage economic shortages in Oceania
3
of 5
What is the relationship between the proles and the Party?
The Party considers the proles insignificant and non-threatening.
The Party considers the proles a population likely to rebel.
The proles constitute the foundation of the national economy.
The proles provide information to the Thought Police.
4
of 5
What leads Winston to believe O'Brien also hates the Party?
Winston sees loathing in O'Brien's eyes before the Two Minutes Hate.
O'Brien slips Winston a note that reveals his feelings toward the Party.
A member of the revolution tells Winston about O'Brien.
O'Brien flashes a symbol of the revolution to Winston.
5
of 5
What crime does Winston commit in Chapter 1?
He visits a prole neighborhood.
He skips a day of work.
He is vocally critical of his superior.
He starts a diary.
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