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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. Where has Winston failed to make progress by Part 3, Chapter 4?

2. What will happen thirty seconds after Winston leaves O'Brien's house?

3. What is the title of Emmanuel Goldstein's book?

4. Where was Winston when he discovered the war had switched again in Part 2, Chapter 8?

5. What does everybody do when tortured?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why might George Orwell have made the book's conclusion so tragic? What is he trying to express?

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

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. According to Goldstein's book, why is a state of perpetual war necessary? For what purpose?

7. What does Winston admire about his mother?

8. How is the Brotherhood organized, and why?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia's attitude towards sex is extremely appealing to Winston. He admires that she has had many partners because it represents a kind of victory for him against the "purity" of the Party.

Write an essay explaining your attitude towards promiscuity. Is it immoral? And when, if ever, is it justified? In your conclusion, be sure to state whether or not you think the attitude towards sex in America should change.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Against the Party, one may feel that almost any action is acceptable, or that "the ends justify the means." Is violence an acceptable way of solving problems or achieving goals--even in combating a violent regime? Be sure to discuss:

1) Show how violence has succeeded or failed in the past.

2) Pros and cons associated with using violence.

3) Moral arguments for or against the use of violence.

4) The role of violence in the future of the world.

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