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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 mean by the phrase "verbal false limbs"?
(a) Unnecessarily turning a word into a phrase.
(b) Using an incorrect word in place of another.
(c) Adding unnecessary phrases to a sentence.
(d) Unnecessary prefixes and suffixes.

2. Of what religion is the prisoner in Chapter 2?
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Christian.

3. According to Orwell, what ideal is at stake in international sports competitions?
(a) Sportsmanship.
(b) Prestige.
(c) Fairness.
(d) Skill.

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

5. In what stage of Tolstoy's life did this major change occur?
(a) Youth.
(b) Middle age.
(c) Old age.
(d) Young adulthood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the prisoner's cell?

2. How does Orwell feel about scientific words and foreign phrases?

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

4. What types of sporting events does Orwell support?

5. What event does Orwell cite as evidence for his argument about sports?

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