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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tolstoy wrote a biting criticism of what playwright's work?
(a) Aeschylus.
(b) Molière.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Marlowe

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

3. What types of sporting events does Orwell support?
(a) Youth events.
(b) Events held for charity.
(c) International sports.
(d) Local, friendly games.

4. How is the prisoner behaving, as he is marching to his death?
(a) He begs for mercy.
(b) He tries to attack his guards and escape.
(c) He walks with dignity.
(d) He quietly attempts to bribe the guard.

5. How does Orwell feel about the English language?
(a) It is neither improving nor declining.
(b) It is in decline, but can be saved.
(c) It is declining, and the trend is irreversible.
(d) It is improving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Orwell dismiss Tolstoy's criticism?

2. What does Orwell say about Tolstoy's conversion?

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

4. According to Orwell, what are the feelings between two teams in a sporting event?

5. The third speaker, in Chapter 8, attacked what?

(see the answer key)

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