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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did it cost to plant the garden Orwell describes in Chapter 13?
(a) Twelve and sixpence.
(b) Six and sixpence.
(c) Three shillings.
(d) Two pounds.

2. What kind of person is Thibaw?
(a) Wise and noble.
(b) Drunken and homicidal.
(c) Colorful, but harmless.
(d) Fair and just.

3. According to Orwell, what is the reason that people don't read?
(a) Reading a book takes too much effort.
(b) The plots of most books are boring.
(c) Books are too expensive.
(d) They would rather go to movies, to pubs, or watch dog racing.

4. What relationship does Orwell establish between social justice and nature?
(a) Nature can only be truly appreciated by those who are oppressed.
(b) Nature is a blessing that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of the social injustices they endure.
(c) Only the oppressors are free to truly appreciate the beauty of nature.
(d) There is no relationship between the two.

5. According to Orwell, what is not a popular subject in his essays?
(a) Animals.
(b) Spring.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orwell say about children's books, in Chapter 18?

2. According to Orwell, what should the relationship be between the murderer and the victim?

3. What does Orwell compare athletes to?

4. According to Orwell, spring is more noticeable for people in what areas?

5. Which of these is NOT one of the books Orwell names as a "good bad book"?

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