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1984
Book One: Chapters 2-3 Quick Quiz
1984
by:
George Orwell
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Book Two: Chapters IX–X
Book Three: Chapters I–III
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Appendix: The Principles of Newspeak
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Winston Smith
Julia
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Big Brother
Mr. Charrington
Emmanuel Goldstein
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Table of Contents
Book One: Chapters 2-3 Quick Quiz
1
of 5
Who comes to Winston’s door while he is writing in his diary?
Members of the Junior Spies
The Thought Police
O’Brien
His neighbor, Mrs. Parsons
2
of 5
What is the purpose of the Junior Spies?
It is a television program that offers propaganda to Oceania’s youth.
It is a training program for future spies in the Oceania military.
It trains children to spy on their parents and other adults.
It teaches children to be ninjas.
3
of 5
What are the world’s three ruling nations?
America, Russia, and China
America, Europe, and Asia
Oceania, Eastasia, and Eurasia
Oceania, Eastasia, and Westasia
4
of 5
Why does Winston have trouble remembering his childhood?
He suffered a traumatic accident as a teenager.
He has subconsciously buried the painful memories of his youth.
He has no photos or other records of that time.
He has been brainwashed by the Party.
5
of 5
When did Big Brother first emerge as a political figure?
The 1930s
The 1960s
The 1950s
It’s unclear because the Party has altered historic documents.
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