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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who/what is Tillotson?
(a) A large, feeble-minded, automoton.
(b) A skinny, pale-faced, ghost.
(c) A small, precise-looking, dark-chinned man.
(d) A fat, sweaty, mess of a man.

2. What does Ampleforth have a talent for juggling?
(a) Poetry and prose.
(b) Brightly colored balls.
(c) Print and punctuation.
(d) Rhymes and meters.

3. The telescreen announces a reduction in what type of rations?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Bread.
(c) Water.
(d) Chocolate.

4. Consorting with prostitutes was "dangerous, ___________________." (Part 1, Chapter 6)
(a) But it was not a life-and-death matter.
(b) And should never be attempted.
(c) But necessary to keep one's sanity.
(d) And would always be that way.

5. When the Thought Police secretly arrest and execute someone, most people would say that person has been _______.
(a) Vaporized.
(b) Deleted.
(c) Cleansed.
(d) Annihilated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ideal way for children to be conceived in Oceania?

2. "Thoughtcrime does not entail death: ___________________"

3. What is Winston's nickname for his wife?

4. Katharine has two names for sex. One is "making a baby." What is the other?

5. How many clothing coupons does Winston get annually?

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