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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the prisoner's cell?
(a) A plank bed and water pot.
(b) A cot and toilet.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A bedroll.

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

3. Orwell feels that it is possible to play sports, for fun and recreation, in the absence of what?
(a) Nationalist spirit.
(b) Monetary concerns.
(c) Fans.
(d) The players' personal pride.

4. According to Orwell, what is the primary purpose of language?
(a) Expanding knowledge.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Evoking feeling.
(d) Straightforward communication.

5. How did the first speaker, in Chapter 8, feel about freedom of the press?
(a) It was desirable, but the government had a right to censor its citizens.
(b) It was a good thing - in India.
(c) It was desirable, but not necessary.
(d) It would lead to the corruption, and ultimate demise, of the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the creature do as the prisoner is being led to his execution?

2. What does Orwell mean by the phrase "verbal false limbs"?

3. How does Orwell feel about winning by cheating?

4. According to Orwell, what word best describes Tolstoy's criticisms?

5. Orwell begins Chapter 8 with a meeting of what club?

(see the answer key)

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