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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Rutherford's previous job?
(a) Editor.
(b) Playwrite.
(c) Cartoonist.
(d) Journalist.

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

3. What is the name of the device Winston uses to write?
(a) Writescripe.
(b) Speakwrite.
(c) Teletype.
(d) Typefix.

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

5. Why did Parsons' daughter report a man to the police?
(a) He was from Eurasia.
(b) He was a member of the Brotherhood.
(c) They heard him swearing at Big Brother.
(d) He was wearing strange shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't Winston give Ogilvy?

2. What do Parsons' children to do the old market-woman?

3. What is there a shortage of in Oceania?

4. What is the prole woman doing outside the window in Part 2, Chapter 4?

5. What is Parsons collecting money for in Part 1, Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What attracts Julia to Winston? Why is this attractive or necessary to her?

2. How does the dark-haired girl's note affect Winston? Has it changed his outlook?

3. In your own words, how does Winston describe Mr. Parsons?

4. Winston fears that the dark-haired girl is not a member of the Thought Police; instead, she is an amateur spy. Why do you think the latter is more dangerous?

5. When Winston kisses Julia, he feels "incredulity and pride ... but he had no physical desire." Why do you think he feels this way? What does it reveal about why he needs Julia?

6. How have Winston's feelings towards Julia changed by Part 2, Chapter 4?

7. Explain Julia's attitude towards the Party. What does this reveal about her character?

8. What does Part 1, Chapter 1 show the reader about the quality of Oceania's services and products?

9. What is the difference between Winston and Julia's feelings about their future?

10. When Winston was young, he and his family had to take shelter in a subway station because London was being attacked. An old man was crying, "We didn't ought to have trusted them." Who should not have trusted?

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