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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orwell compare to a "pre-fabricate hen-house"?
(a) Poorly thought-out paragraphs.
(b) Works written by more than one author.
(c) Sentences made of clichéd phrases.
(d) Stories with poorly fleshed-out characters.

2. What does Orwell say about Tolstoy's conversion?
(a) He was swayed by false prophets.
(b) He did it to better his reputation, not because his belief was sincere.
(c) He only exchanged one form of egotism for another.
(d) He never converted; it was a rumor.

3. What crucial element of Shakespeare's works does Tolstoy fail to recognize, according to Orwell?
(a) Shakespeare's status as a poet.
(b) The social commentary in Shakespeare's works.
(c) Shakespeare's lack of education.
(d) The fact that Shakespeare deliberately incorporated flaws into his work.

4. How does Orwell propose to aid the English language?
(a) To address the issue to teachers of the language.
(b) To inject clear thinking into the process aiding readers in fundamental remedies.
(c) He does not think there is anything that can be done.
(d) To appeal to writers of grammar books and dictionaries.

5. In Orwell's opinion, what does Tolstoy do to the scenes he is presenting?
(a) He takes them out of context.
(b) He misunderstands them.
(c) He misquotes them.
(d) He distorts them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the prisoner going to be executed?

2. Of what religion is the prisoner in Chapter 2?

3. What do the magistrates and police do after the prisoner's death?

4. Tolstoy accuses the playwright he is criticizing of having a philosophy similar to whom?

5. Which play did Tolstoy criticize most harshly?

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