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1984

George Orwell

Study Guide

Summary
- Video Plot Summary
Characters
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Plot analysis
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Setting
- Motifs
- Symbols
- Genre
- Allusions
- Style
- Point of view
- Tone
- Foreshadowing
- Key Facts
- How Does Mind Control Work?
Quotes
- Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Writing Help

Further Study

Book One: Chapters 2-3 Quiz

Further Study Book One: Chapters 2-3 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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