Comprehension Test: 1984 Novel By George Orwell!

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    Winston falls in love with _____.

    • O'Brien
    • Tillotson
    • Julia
    • Jenny
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1984 by George Orwell is an interesting read about a dystopia where most of the freedoms we enjoy today have been prohibited. Have you read the book? This comprehension test provides a summary test for the novel 1984 by George Orwell. It contains 23 questions and has no time limit. Choose the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

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  • 2. 

    _____ is 26 years old and a member of the Junior Anti-Sex League.

    Explanation
    The given answer, Julia, is correct because the question states that the person is a member of the Junior Anti-Sex League, and Julia is the only option provided. Therefore, based on the information given, Julia is the correct answer.

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  • 3. 

    When Winston reads Julia's note, what does he discover?

    • She is a member of the Thought Police

    • She is in love with him

    • She is working for O'Brien

    • She is Big Brother's daughter

    Correct Answer
    A. She is in love with him
    Explanation
    Winston discovers that Julia is in love with him when he reads her note. This suggests that their relationship is not purely political or based on rebellion against the Party, but also has romantic feelings involved. This revelation adds a new layer to their connection and further complicates their involvement in the resistance against the oppressive regime.

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  • 4. 

    We see _____ tortured in Room 101 by O'Brien.

    Correct Answer
    Winston
    Explanation
    In George Orwell's novel 1984, the protagonist Winston is indeed tortured in Room 101 by O'Brien. This is a crucial scene in the story where Winston's resistance and individuality are crushed through intense physical and psychological torment. O'Brien uses various methods to break Winston's spirit and force him to submit to the Party's ideology. The torture in Room 101 symbolizes the complete eradication of Winston's rebellious thoughts and his transformation into a loyal Party member.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is a true statement about Winston?

    • He has a varicose ulcer

    • He is a member of the Thought Police

    • He dies by being blown up in a mine field

    • He is secretly a woman

    Correct Answer
    A. He has a varicose ulcer
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He has a varicose ulcer." This statement is true because in the novel "1984" by George Orwell, Winston is described as having a varicose ulcer on his ankle. This physical ailment is mentioned multiple times throughout the story and serves as a symbol of the decay and degradation of Winston's body under the oppressive regime of Big Brother.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is a true statement about Mr. Charrington?

    • He is O'Brien's father

    • He is a member of the Thought Police

    • He dies by being stabbed to death

    • He poisons Winston's soup

    Correct Answer
    A. He is a member of the Thought Police
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that Mr. Charrington is a member of the Thought Police. This means that he is involved in the surveillance and control of the citizens in the dystopian society depicted in the novel. Being a member of the Thought Police implies that he is a loyal supporter of the party and actively participates in enforcing their oppressive regime.

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  • 7. 

    When he was young, Winston stole _____ from his sister.

    • A bag of peanuts

    • A lock of hair

    • A computer system

    • A piece of chocolate

    Correct Answer
    A. A piece of chocolate
    Explanation
    When he was young, Winston stole a piece of chocolate from his sister. This suggests that Winston had a tendency to take things without permission, possibly due to a desire for the forbidden or a lack of impulse control. The act of stealing a piece of chocolate from his sister implies that Winston may have been motivated by a desire for immediate gratification or a lack of understanding of personal boundaries.

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  • 8. 

    Julia is a member of _____.

    • The Thought Police

    • The Inner Party

    • The Junior Anti-Sex League

    • The BBA (Big Brother Association)

    Correct Answer
    A. The Junior Anti-Sex League
    Explanation
    Julia is a member of the Junior Anti-Sex League because this organization is mentioned as one of the options. The Junior Anti-Sex League is a fictional organization in George Orwell's novel, "1984," which promotes celibacy and discourages sexual activity. Julia's membership in this group suggests that she adheres to the principles and beliefs of the organization, emphasizing her commitment to the Party's ideology and her opposition to sexual relationships.

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  • 9. 

    In the room above Mr. Charrington's shop, there is a hidden _____ behind the picture of St. Clement's.

    Correct Answer
    telescreen
    Explanation
    In the novel "1984" by George Orwell, the telescreen is a device used by the Party to monitor and control the citizens of Oceania. It serves as both a television and a surveillance camera, constantly broadcasting Party propaganda and also allowing the Party to observe and listen to people's conversations. The fact that there is a hidden telescreen behind the picture of St. Clement's suggests that Mr. Charrington's room is under constant surveillance, reinforcing the theme of government control and invasion of privacy in the dystopian society.

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  • 10. 

    Who is the last person Winston loves when the book ends?

    Correct Answer
    Big Brother
    Explanation
    In the book, "1984" by George Orwell, the protagonist Winston Smith initially rebels against the oppressive regime of Big Brother. However, as the story progresses, Winston is captured and subjected to intense psychological manipulation and torture. Eventually, he succumbs to the Party's indoctrination and learns to love Big Brother, symbolizing the complete destruction of his rebellious spirit and independent thoughts. Therefore, the last person Winston loves when the book ends is Big Brother.

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  • 11. 

    Winston says that hope lies with _____.

    • The Inner Party

    • O'Brien

    • The Junior Spies

    • The proles

    Correct Answer
    A. The proles
    Explanation
    Winston believes that hope lies with the proles. In the novel "1984" by George Orwell, the proles represent the working class and make up the majority of the population. Winston sees them as potentially having the power to rise up against the oppressive regime of the Inner Party and bring about change. He believes that their ignorance and lack of organization could actually be an advantage, as they are less likely to be monitored and controlled by the Party. Therefore, Winston sees the proles as a potential force for revolution and the only hope for a better future.

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  • 12. 

    Complete the quotation: "War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is _____."

    Correct Answer
    strength
    Explanation
    The given quotation is from George Orwell's dystopian novel, 1984. In this novel, the ruling party manipulates language and uses slogans like "War is Peace" and "Freedom is Slavery" to control and manipulate the thoughts of the citizens. By completing the quotation with "strength," it suggests that the ruling party promotes the idea that ignorance is strength. This means that by keeping the citizens ignorant and uninformed, the ruling party can maintain control and power over them.

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  • 13. 

    O'Brien says he will meet Winston in "the place where there is no _____."

    Correct Answer
    darkness
    Explanation
    In the novel 1984 by George Orwell, O'Brien mentions that he will meet Winston in "the place where there is no darkness." This phrase is symbolic of the oppressive and totalitarian society depicted in the book, where the Party controls every aspect of people's lives, including their access to information and their ability to think freely. "Darkness" represents ignorance, fear, and the absence of truth or freedom. By meeting in a place without darkness, O'Brien suggests that they will be able to escape the Party's control and find true enlightenment and liberation.

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  • 14. 

    In his diary, Winston defines freedom as _____.

    • The ability to say that two plus two make four

    • A place where the telescreens do not exist

    • A world where the Thought Police are dead

    • The promise of the future

    Correct Answer
    A. The ability to say that two plus two make four
    Explanation
    In his diary, Winston defines freedom as the ability to say that two plus two make four. This implies that in a society where individual freedom is suppressed, even the basic ability to state a simple mathematical fact becomes an act of rebellion. It emphasizes the importance of objective truth and the right to express it freely, which are both fundamental aspects of personal freedom.

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  • 15. 

    Parsons asks Winston if he has any spare _____.

    • Money

    • Victory gin

    • Clothes

    • Razor blades

    Correct Answer
    A. Razor blades
    Explanation
    In the given question, Parsons asks Winston if he has any spare "razor blades." This suggests that razor blades are a valuable and scarce commodity in their society. It implies that basic necessities like money, clothes, and even victory gin may be more readily available compared to razor blades. The scarcity of razor blades could be due to the oppressive regime controlling the distribution of goods or the lack of resources to produce them.

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  • 16. 

    _____ tells Winston that Inner Party members can turn off the telescreen for a period of time.

    Correct Answer
    O'Brien
    Explanation
    O'Brien tells Winston that Inner Party members can turn off the telescreen for a period of time.

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  • 17. 

    What does Winston refer to as the only thing that is "cheap and plentiful?"

    • Victory sugar

    • Victory coffee

    • Synthetic gin

    • Green leaf tea

    Correct Answer
    A. Synthetic gin
    Explanation
    Winston refers to synthetic gin as the only thing that is "cheap and plentiful." This implies that synthetic gin is easily accessible and affordable, suggesting that it is a popular and widely consumed beverage in the given context.

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  • 18. 

    At the climax of the Two Minutes Hate, Goldstein's face turns into _____.

    • A picture of Winston

    • The image of a garbage can

    • The face of O'Brien

    • The image of a sheep

    Correct Answer
    A. The image of a sheep
    Explanation
    During the Two Minutes Hate, the participants are consumed by intense rage and hatred towards the Party's enemies, particularly Goldstein. In this moment, Goldstein's face transforms into the image of a sheep. This unexpected transformation may symbolize the manipulation and deception employed by the Party, as sheep are often associated with docility, conformity, and blind obedience. By presenting Goldstein as a sheep, the Party reinforces its control over the masses, depicting their enemies as weak and easily led astray.

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  • 19. 

    After having a dream of seeing a girl in the Golden Country, Winston awakens with a word on his lips. What is that word?

    • Julia

    • Shakespeare

    • O'Brien

    • Blood

    Correct Answer
    A. Shakespeare
    Explanation
    In George Orwell's 1984, Winston awakens from a dream of a girl in the Golden Country with the word "Shakespeare" on his lips. This word symbolizes the richness of language, culture, and human emotion that has been suppressed by the Party. The dream and the word reflect Winston's deep-seated longing for beauty, individuality, and a connection to a more meaningful past.

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  • 20. 

    Winston predicts that all of the following will be vaporized EXCEPT _____.

    • Himself

    • O'Brien

    • Parsons

    • Syme

    Correct Answer
    A. Parsons
    Explanation
    In George Orwell's novel "1984," Winston predicts that all individuals who are seen as a threat to the Party will be vaporized. Parsons, however, is a loyal Party member who actively supports the Party's ideals. Therefore, Winston predicts that Parsons will not be vaporized, as he is considered a model citizen by the Party.

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  • 21. 

    The current name of Britain is _____.

    • Oceania

    • Eastasia

    • Ingsoc

    • Airstrip One

    Correct Answer
    A. Airstrip One
    Explanation
    Airstrip One is the correct answer because it is the current name of Britain in George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984". In the novel, Britain is renamed as Airstrip One after being conquered by a totalitarian regime known as Ingsoc. The name change reflects the complete control and manipulation of the government over the country's identity and history.

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  • 22. 

    Comrade _____ is a fictitious person whom Winston creates for a revised Times article.

    Correct Answer
    Ogilvy
    Explanation
    In the novel "1984" by George Orwell, Winston Smith works at the Ministry of Truth and his job is to rewrite historical records to fit the Party's propaganda. In this case, Winston creates a fictitious person named Comrade Ogilvy for a revised article in the Times. This fabricated character serves as a tool for Winston to manipulate and distort the truth, further reinforcing the Party's control over information and history.

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