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1984 Comprehension Quiz

  1.  
    Complete the sentence: It was a bright cold day in April and..."
    A. ...the clocks were striking thirteen. B. ...Big Brother was having breakfast. C. ...Hate Week was in full flow. D. ...Winston Smith was beginning his morning execises.
  2.  
    What is the name given to "the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them"?
    A. Two-timing B. Patriotism C. Wishthought D. Doublethink
  3.  
    What is Winston's greatest fear, exploited by his torturers?
    A. Drowning B. Touthache C. Rats D. Scorpions
  4.  
    What does Winston scrawl in the dust on a table at the Chestnut Tree Cafe after his mind is broken?
    A. I love Big Brother B. Julia C. 2+2=5 D. War is peace
  5.  
    Airstrip One, where the novel is set, is a province of which superstate?
    A. Oceania B. Atalantica C. Eurasia D. Uberworldia
  6.  
    Winston first meets Julia when she surreptitiously passes him a note. What does it say?
    A. Down with Big Brother B. Can you get some cigarettes? C. I love you D. Meet me in the woods at twelve
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1984 Comprehension Quiz (Answer Key)

  1.  
    Complete the sentence: It was a bright cold day in April and..."
    A. ...the clocks were striking thirteen. B. ...Big Brother was having breakfast. C. ...Hate Week was in full flow. D. ...Winston Smith was beginning his morning execises.
  2.  
    What is the name given to "the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them"?
    A. Two-timing B. Patriotism C. Wishthought D. Doublethink
  3.  
    What is Winston's greatest fear, exploited by his torturers?
    A. Drowning B. Touthache C. Rats D. Scorpions
  4.  
    What does Winston scrawl in the dust on a table at the Chestnut Tree Cafe after his mind is broken?
    A. I love Big Brother B. Julia C. 2+2=5 D. War is peace
  5.  
    Airstrip One, where the novel is set, is a province of which superstate?
    A. Oceania B. Atalantica C. Eurasia D. Uberworldia
  6.  
    Winston first meets Julia when she surreptitiously passes him a note. What does it say?
    A. Down with Big Brother B. Can you get some cigarettes? C. I love you D. Meet me in the woods at twelve

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