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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Orwell, what is the basis for Burnham's political predictions?
(a) Psychic visions.
(b) Statistical analysis.
(c) Historical data.
(d) Current political trends.

2. What was the substance of the second speaker's argument, in Chapter 8?
(a) He argued that freedom of the press and freedom of speech are not necessarily the same.
(b) He felt liberty was a good thing, but spoke in a very general way.
(c) He argued that liberty was a good thing, in very specific circumstances.
(d) He argued against freedom of the press.

3. What is the point of Orwell's essay on the English language?
(a) To educate people on how they can help stop the decline of the language.
(b) To entertain the reader, but not to impart any useful information.
(c) To make a mockery of other writers who use the techniques he complains about.
(d) To express his feelings about the topic, though no one is likely to take his advice.

4. How does Orwell describe the ideal murderer, in a murder story?
(a) Pitiable.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Calculating.

5. What object is linked to the Vicar of Bray?
(a) A gold medallion.
(b) A pocket watch.
(c) A carriage.
(d) A yew tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator hesitate to kill the elephant?

2. Why does Orwell dismiss Tolstoy's criticism?

3. How does Orwell feel about winning by cheating?

4. What is Orwell's problem with phrases like "swan song"?

5. In Orwell's ideal world, how would the quality of each work be reflected in its reviews?

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