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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 Three: Chapters 1-3 Quiz

Further Study Book Three: Chapters 1-3 Quiz

1 of 5
What is "the place where there is no darkness"?

A courtroom
A prison cell
The mind
An operating room

2 of 5
What happens to Winston to make him realize it's impossible for him to be a hero?

His elbow is smashed in by a guard.
He is bribed with money.
The Party threatens to kill Julia.
He is drugged.

3 of 5
What is doublespeak?

Supporting the Party while knowing that it lies
Speaking in two languages at once
Betraying the Party
Refusing to believe what you know is real

4 of 5
What causes Winston to weep in Chapter 3?

He is told that Julia has betrayed him.
O'Brien explains that he will never escape.
He finally realizes that he loves the Party.
He sees his deteriorated face in a mirror.

5 of 5
Why does Winston feel gratitude toward O'Brien?

O'Brien saves Winston from being shot.
Winston feels this will bring O'Brien to end his torture.
O'Brien acknowledges Winston's loyalty to Julia.
O'Brien gives Winston a small portion of extra food.

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