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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 was Parsons arrested?

2. How many fingers is O'Brien holding up in Part 3, Chapter 2?

3. What has it taken Winston forty years to learn the nature of?

4. Julia is only a rebel __________.

5. What are the three stages to Winston's reintegration?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Winston think O'Brien will say is the reason the Party seeks power?

2. At the end of Part 2, Chapter 5, what does Winston realize about the Party and their orthodoxy? How does this relate to the everyday citizens of Oceania?

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. What are the two ultimate goals of the Party? What are they waiting for, and why?

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

9. How does Winston betray Julia? What is the significance of this?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay critiquing a political manifesto, white paper, or declaration. Be sure to explain:

1) What the document attempted to achieve, and whether or not it accomplished this goal.

2) How it has influenced society or the world.

3) Whether you agree or disagree with the paper, and why.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the history of prostitution. The essay should focus on something specific; examples should include, but are not limited to:

1) One country's experience with prostitution.

2) Times and places where it has been legal.

3) Geisha or "comfort" women, and other women who have been forced into prostitution.

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