1984, Orwell

Question 1

What is the setting of the opening scene in ‘1984’?

Answer 1

A bright cold day in April with the clocks striking thirteen

The unusual time suggests a distortion of reality.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: The Ministry of Truth is known as _______ in Newspeak.

Answer 2

Minitrue

Question 3

What are the three slogans of the Party?

Answer 3

• WAR IS PEACE
• FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
• IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Question 4

What is the significance of the Ministry of Love?

Answer 4

It is the most frightening Ministry with no windows, maintaining law and order.

Question 5

What does the term ‘doublethink’ refer to?

Answer 5

The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously.

Question 6

What does Winston consume to alter his mood?

Answer 6

Victory Gin

Question 7

What type of government structure is depicted in ‘1984’?

Answer 7

A totalitarian regime that employs constant surveillance and propaganda.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The Ministry of Plenty is responsible for _______.

Answer 8

economic affairs

Question 9

What does Winston struggle to remember about his childhood?

Answer 9

He cannot recall any clear memories of London.

Question 10

How does Winston describe the world outside his window?

Answer 10

Cold and devoid of color, except for the posters.

Question 11

What does Winston’s diary entry start with?

Answer 11

April 4th, 1984.

Question 12

What does Winston note about the audience’s reaction to the war films?

Answer 12

They found humor in violent scenes.

Question 13

What is the significance of the phrase ‘thought police’?

Answer 13

They monitor and punish thought crimes.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Winston’s job at the Ministry of Truth involves _______.

Answer 14

news, entertainment, education, and the fine arts

Question 15

Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?

Answer 15

The Enemy of the People

A figure associated with treachery and counter-revolutionary activities against the Party.

Question 16

What does the scarlet sash symbolize?

Answer 16

Chastity

Worn by members of the Junior Anti-Sex League, representing the Party’s stance on sexual purity.

Question 17

What was Winston’s impression of the girl from the Fiction Department?

Answer 17

Dangerous

He felt unease and hostility towards her due to her strong adherence to Party ideology.

Question 18

What is the primary emotion experienced during the Two Minutes Hate?

Answer 18

Rage and vindictiveness

Participants often lose control and express a primal urge to harm perceived enemies.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Goldstein’s face is described as having a _______.

Answer 19

sheep-like quality

This reflects the perception of Goldstein as both clever and inherently despicable.

Question 20

True or False: Winston believes that he is able to control his feelings during the Two Minutes Hate.

Answer 20

False

Winston experiences an uncontrollable participation in the group’s emotions.

Question 21

What happens to the group during the climax of the Two Minutes Hate?

Answer 21

They chant ‘B-B! …B-B!’

This chant serves as a form of self-hypnosis and collective emotional expression.

Question 22

What does Winston feel towards Big Brother during the Hate?

Answer 22

Adoration

His feelings fluctuate, showing the psychological manipulation of the Party.

Question 23

What effect does the Two Minutes Hate have on individual identity?

Answer 23

It erases individuality and promotes collective identity

Participants often lose their personal thoughts and feelings in the frenzy.

Question 24

What does Winston’s hatred towards the dark-haired girl reveal about his character?

Answer 24

His internal conflict and repressed desires

He projects his anger towards her as a substitute for his feelings of attraction.

Question 25

What is the significance of the Two Minutes Hate in the society described?

Answer 25

It serves as a ritual for collective emotional expression and self-hypnosis ## Footnote The Two Minutes Hate is a daily event where citizens express their hatred for enemies of the state, specifically Big Brother.

Question 26

What does Winston experience during the Two Minutes Hate?

Answer 26

He feels horror despite sharing in the chanting ## Footnote Winston feels compelled to chant along with others, despite his internal horror.

Question 27

What does Winston think about the existence of the Brotherhood?

Answer 27

He fluctuates between believing and doubting its existence ## Footnote Winston's belief in the Brotherhood is influenced by rumors and fleeting signs he perceives.

Question 28

What is 'Thoughtcrime'?

Answer 28

The act of thinking against the Party, considered the essential crime ## Footnote Thoughtcrime is punishable by the Thought Police and cannot be hidden indefinitely.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: 'Your one-time existence was denied and then _______.'

Answer 29

forgotten ## Footnote This reflects the totalitarian regime's power to erase individuals from memory.

Question 30

How does Winston feel after writing 'DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER' repeatedly?

Answer 30

He feels a twinge of panic and considers abandoning the diary ## Footnote Despite the panic, he continues writing due to the futility of trying to hide his thoughts.

Question 31

What does Winston's automatic writing reveal about his state of mind?

Answer 31

It indicates a deep-seated rebellion against Big Brother ## Footnote His subconscious urges him to express his dissent, even in a dangerous environment.