Tests

Today we'll talk about your tests and your essay question for the rest of the week.

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5/5  TEST

5/6-5/11 1984 Essay

1984 Essay Prompts

CHOOSE ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS AND WRITE A WELL-ARGUED, WELL-SUPPORTED, FORMAL, LITERAY ANALYSIS ESSAY.  REMEMBER TO HAVE A CLEAR, STRONG THESIS; SPECIFIC DETAILS FROM THE TEXT; AND EXPLANATIONS OF HOW THE SPECIFIC DETAILS PROVE YOUR THESIS.  Essay length 2-3 pages. 

ESSAY IS DUE May 11, 2014.

1. Readers are often angered by the ending of 1984. Was the novel's ending appropriate? How does it contribute to the overall message of the novel?

2. Discuss the significance and nature of Winston's dreams. Deconstruct the dream wherein O'Brien claims that they "shall meet in a place where there is no darkness", and the dream in which Winston's mother and sister disappear. What are the underpinnings of these dreams? What deeper meanings do they hold? Why do you think the author devotes as much time as he does to Winston's dreams?

3. Write an essay in which you explain whether or not Winston is a hero.  Explain your answer with a thorough definition of what a hero is and specific examples that demonstrate how Winston does or does not match the definition.

4. Like Frankenstein, 1984 is a cautionary tale.  Write an essay in which you thoroughly explain what Orwell is cautioning us against.

5. The novel, indirectly and perhaps without the author even intending it, makes some powerful statements about the roles (or potential roles) of women in society.  Write an essay in which you explore the role of women in the novel and what the significance of your observations might be.

Practice TEST

Answer the following questions - also look at the attached "Practice Test" on Edmodo.  

1984 Test:  Each questions is worth 5 points unless noted.  Total points = 181

1.     (15 points)   List and explain three themes that appear in 1984.

2. (8 points) What do the following symbols represent (keep in mind that they may represent more than one thing at different times in the novel)

Paperweight:

The Golden Country:

Chestnut Tree Café:

Songs:

3. Give a definition for dystopia and briefly explain how 1984 fits the definition (be specific and use examples – vague or incomplete answers will not receive full credit)

4. List five foreshadows in 1984 (and explain what they hint at)

5. Describe in detail and with examples the various ways (at least five) that Big Brother controls its citizens.

6. List four ironies in the book.

7. Give three examples of motifs that occur in the novel and connect each to a theme.

8. Explain the slogan, “He who controls the past controls the future.  He who controls the present controls the past.”  Why is this slogan important?

9. What lies/half-truths does the party teach about history?

10. Name the four ministries and what each controls.

11. List the three principles of Ingsoc.

12. List five Newspeak words and define each.

13. How is a person’s class determined in 1984?

14. How does Big Brothers philosophy about power and control differ from previous dictatorships?

15. What is O’Brien’s vision of the future?

16. Explain the significance of Winston’s childhood memories?  How do they give weight to the novel?

17. According to Obrien how is Winston mentally deranged?

18. (14 points):  For the following characters discuss who they are, the meanings of their names, and what they represent in the novel.

Ampleforth

Syme

Winston Smith

Julia

Parsons:

Oglivey:

19. (9 points) List and explain in detail the three movements of the novel.  Use examples.  What is each about?  Why is each important?

Shmoop Review

Okay - so I'll post a practice test tomorrow, but first you'll need to do Shmoop Unit 2 Lesson 7-8: All's Orwell That Ends Orwell.

Also make sure you can answer all the objectives below:


1) Define Negative Utopia and discuss how 1984 fits the definition.
2) Define motif, give 3-5 examples of motifs in the book and be able to explain their significance (a few motifs to think about include rebellion, songs, slogans, sex, rebellion)
3) Be able to explain the significance of the following themes:  The meaning of freedom; The responsibility of the Individual in Society, Dehumanization as a method of control, isolation, social class disparity, and the abuse of power
4) Define dystopia and apply it to the novel
5) Keep a list of ironies (at least ten found in the book)
6) Make a list of all the characters with description and discussion of the meaning behind their names
7) Examine the following symbols: Big Brother, The Party Slogans, The Four Ministries, the paperweight, the golden country, Emmanuel Goldstein, James, Aaronson, Rutherford, Chestnut Tree Café, Doublethink, Newspeak Dictionary, Winston’s Diary, Junkshop, songs, Proles
8) Explain the purpose of Newspeak
9) Describe how Big Brother controls its citizens
10) Describe the setting
11) Name the four ministries and what they control
12) Compare/Contrast Winston and Julia
13) Research current privacy-related issues and debates affection society and connect with 1984.
14) Keep a list of Newspeak Words
15) Discuss the meaning of room 101.
16) List the ideas in Goldstein’s book.
17) Outline the plot according to the six elements of plot
18) Discuss the three movements in the book and summarize what happens in each.
19) List the types of conflict involved in the novel.
20) Discuss the meaning of various quotes discussed in class.
21) List five to ten examples of foreshadow.

Tuesday

Today, we are going to look at the Appendix: The Principles of Newspeak.

Tomorrow you will begin to review for the upcoming test.  You'll have a couple of "review" assignments via SHMOOP.

Make sure your study questions are posted.

Friday

Read pages 284-297 today and answer study questions on BOOK III.

One more chapter in this book after today.  More torture.

BOOK 3 Questions

 Book III QUESTIONS

1. Why are the political prisoners more terrified than the common criminals?

2. Why was Ampleforth in prison?

3. What role does Winston think O’Brien has been playing?

4. According to O’Brien, why is Winston being tortured?

5. According to O’Brien, why does the Party want power?

6. Where does O’Brien think reality exists?

7. What does Winston see when he looks in the mirror?

8. At the end of Chapter III, what has Winston NOT done that O’Brien wants him to do?

9. What is in Room 101?

10. When and in what way does Winston betray Julia? Why is it significant?
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11. Why does O’Brien say prisoners are brought to the Ministry of Love?

12. Was the Party successful in “getting inside” Winston?

13. How do Winston and Julia now feel about one another?

14. How does Winston ultimately feel about Big Brother?

15. What “victory over himself” has Winston won?  Do you think it’s a real victory?

16. What do you think the major theme of 1984 is?  Why?

Friday

1) Define Negative Utopia and discuss how 1984 fits the definition.
2) Define motif, give 3-5 examples of motifs in the book and be able to explain their significance (a few motifs to think about include rebellion, songs, slogans, sex, rebellion)
3) Be able to explain the significance of the following themes:  The meaning of freedom; The responsibility of the Individual in Society, Dehumanization as a method of control, isolation, social class disparity, and the abuse of power
4) Define dystopia and apply it to the novel
5) Keep a list of ironies (at least ten found in the book)
6) Make a list of all the characters with description and discussion of the meaning behind their names
7) Examine the following symbols: Big Brother, The Party Slogans, The Four Ministries, the paperweight, the golden country, Emmanuel Goldstein, James, Aaronson, Rutherford, Chestnut Tree Café, Doublethink, Newspeak Dictionary, Winston’s Diary, Junkshop, songs, Proles
8) Explain the purpose of Newspeak
9) Describe how Big Brother controls its citizens
10) Describe the setting
11) Name the four ministries and what they control
12) Compare/Contrast Winston and Julia
13) Research current privacy-related issues and debates affection society and connect with 1984.
14) Keep a list of Newspeak Words
15) Discuss the meaning of room 101.
16) List the ideas in Goldstein’s book.
17) Outline the plot according to the six elements of plot
18) Discuss the three movements in the book and summarize what happens in each.
19) List the types of conflict involved in the novel.
20) Discuss the meaning of various quotes discussed in class.
21) List five to ten examples of foreshadow.