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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Orwell cite as a reason class hatred seemed to be diminishing in the late 1930's?
(a) These opinions of hatred were those of only old men.
(b) These opinions of hatred were those of only the upper classes.
(c) These opinions of hatred were not in print anymore.
(d) These opinions of hatred were not real anymore.

2. Why did Orwell say Socialism had not taken hold in England despite its common-sense doctrine?
(a) The poor working conditions at the mines.
(b) The lack of political organization in the pary.
(c) The wrong propaganda.
(d) The military police.

3. Under the capitalist system, who did Orwell say must live on the edge of starvation so that England can live in comfort?
(a) One hundred million Indians.
(b) Thousands of Africans.
(c) A million Burmese.
(d) Ten thousand coal miners.

4. Who was John Galsworthy?
(a) A poet.
(b) A revolutionary.
(c) A playwright.
(d) A doctor.

5. What was a favorite refuge for the unemployed man in Wigan?
(a) The alleys.
(b) The shopping areas.
(c) City Hall.
(d) The movie theatre.

6. How did a Northerner visiting Southern England see that part of the country?
(a) As snobbish, effeminate and lazy.
(b) As snobbish, wealthy and unconcerned.
(c) As snobbish, uneducated and fantastic.
(d) As snobbish, cruel and wealthy.

7. When Orwell said he was "advocatus diaboli" what did he mean?
(a) He was certain the devil was keeping the masses away from Socialism.
(b) He was being the devil's advocate for the sake of argument.
(c) He did not really believe in Socialism.
(d) He knew the devil was in the details of the propaganda campaigns.

8. What class did Orwell say he was born into?
(a) The lower-upper-middle-class.
(b) The middle-upper class.
(c) The middle-upper-middle class.
(d) The lower-middle-upper-class.

9. In 1918, what was the general feeling throughout England?
(a) One of uncertainty due to the war.
(b) One of understanding due to the war.
(c) One of conservatism due to the war.
(d) One of revolutionary thought due to the war.

10. Who was the typical Socialist of the late 1930's in England?
(a) A woman.
(b) A member of the lower class.
(c) A man.
(d) A member of the middle class.

11. What common feeling was shared by all of the different factions of the middle class in England?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Confusion.

12. Who was Comrade X?
(a) A member of the C.P.G.B. and an author.
(b) A member of the R.S.V.P. and a politician.
(c) A member of the A.C.L.U. and a politician.
(d) A member of the N.W.P. and an author.

13. Why did Orwell think the upper-middle class were drawn to India, Kenya and Nigeria?
(a) Because they could pretend to live the life of gentlemen.
(b) Because they could effect social change.
(c) Because they were considered royalty in those countries.
(d) Because they were unable to speak the language and were considered intelligent.

14. Who wrote "Erewhon?"
(a) Samuel Butler.
(b) George Bernard Shaw.
(c) Jonathan Swift.
(d) Jacob Dylan.

15. What did Orwell say was the distinguishing mark of the upper-middle class before the war in England?
(a) It consisted of mainly military, official and professional people.
(b) It was known for its gluttony.
(c) It believed in the power of money and education.
(d) It allowed no other people in its ranks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Orwell believe was doing the best work for the unemployed in the thirties?

2. What did Orwell say was the only way to abolish class distinctions in England?

3. What did Orwell envision a home in the future?

4. What were the "Clothing Clubs?"

5. How was the Socialist world seen when Orwell wrote this book?

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