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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Winston have to falsify production reports?

2. What does the woman in the telescreen call Winston?

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

4. What fell on Colchester?

5. "The Revolution will be complete when the ______ is perfect."

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Party turn a blind eye to prostitution? What type of sex will it not allow?

2. How does Winston really feel about Big Brother and the Party?

3. What might the woman singing in the street symbolizes?

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. What is unusual about Winston's telescreen, and why is it important?

6. Describe Winston's marriage. Why did he separate from his wife?

7. In Winston's dream, the man O'Brien says "We will meet in the place where there is no darkness." What do you think he meant by this?

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

9. What is the significance is behind Winston's dream about his mother? How might she have died?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay arguing either for or against the creation of a secret police force in America. Be sure to back up your opinions with examples from history and lessons learned from past governments.

Essay Topic 2

In Oceania, children are encouraged to spy on their parents and turn them in to the Thought Police if they notice any "suspicious behavior." Would you ever turn your parents over to the police? Why or why not? In what situation would you do it? What alternatives would you have?

Essay Topic 3

The slogan of the Oceania's government is "WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH." Any act of independent thought, even writing a diary, are punishable by death. Explain the difference between life in America and life in Oceania. Are there any similarities? In your conclusion, write about some ways in which the American people can ensure that future governments do not abuse citizens like in Nineteen-Eighty-Four.

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