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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many crimes does Orwell mention as being turned into great literature?
2. What do Orwell's readers think Orwell should be focusing on?
3. Orwell feels that it is possible to play sports, for fun and recreation, in the absence of what?
4. What does Orwell compare athletes to?
5. How does Orwell feel about Jack the Ripper?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Orwell extols the virtues of children's literature, such as "Superman", over those of "Tom Sawyer", and other similar stories. Do you agree with Orwell's position? In what ways is "Superman" superior to "Tom Sawyer", as children's literature? Are there any ways in which "Tom Sawyer" is better? Orwell claims that "Tom Sawyer" gives children a "false map" of the world - what false ideals do they get from stories like "Superman"? Which set of falsehoods is preferable? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your position.
Essay Topic 2
Orwell suggests planting a tree as a form of repentance for sins. Do you agree? What do you think would happen if people began following Orwell's advice? Do you think it is possible to change a bloody legacy with Orwell's form of repentance? Why do you think the historical figures that Orwell names chose to attempt to do so? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your position.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the character of the elephant. What does the elephant represent? What is Orwell's relationship with the elephant? How has the incident with the elephant affected Orwell? What relationship did the elephant have with the crowd? What is the overall significance of the elephant's character? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your position.
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