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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 does Winston's bed feel like in Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) Heaven.
(b) A bed of nails.
(c) A camp bed.
(d) A slab of granite.

2. Where does Winston think he is in Part 3, Chapter 5?
(a) On the top floor of the Ministry of Love.
(b) Near a window, judging by the fresh-smelling air.
(c) On the ground floor.
(d) Deep underground.

3. Why was Parsons arrested?
(a) He wanted to change the name of Hate Week.
(b) He killed his wife and children.
(c) He was slacking off at work.
(d) He is guilty of Thoughtcrime.

4. Who does Winston say to give the rat torture to instead of him?
(a) Julia.
(b) Anyone else.
(c) Goldstein.
(d) O'Brien.

5. What is the reason for O'Brien's encounter with Winston?
(a) There is no reason for the encounter.
(b) So O'Brien can warn Winston about information the Thought Police have on him.
(c) So O'Brien can give Winston his address.
(d) So O'Brien can give Winston a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Party claim to have invented?

2. What differentiates the way O'Brien speaks from other Inner Party members?

3. According to Part 2, Chapter 7, what remains impregnable?

4. What was smashed during the arrest of Winston and Julia?

5. Who is Oceania at war with in Part 2, Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to O'Brien, where does reality exist?

2. When questioned by O'Brien, Winston and Julia state that they are willing to commit many crimes, including the killing of innocent people. Do you think this is justifiable, given the terrible nature of the Party?

3. How does Winston feel about physical pain? How does this relate to what you know about Winston's character?

4. How can Winston still achieve victory over the Party in Part 3, Chapter 4?

5. What is unusual about O'Brien? Do you think he can be trusted? Why or why not?

6. How does Winston feel towards O'Brien in Part 3, Chapter 2? Why do you think this is?

7. Winston tells Julia that she is "only a rebel from the waist downwards." What does he mean by this, and is it true?

8. What is the significance of O'Brien's reference to Syme?

9. What "progress" has Winston made by Part 3, Chapter 4? What does Winston have to do before his re-education is complete?

10. Describe the forced-labor camps, according to the common criminals.

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