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.
- (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:
- 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)
- List
five foreshadows in 1984 (and explain what they hint at)
- Describe
in detail and with examples the various ways (at least five) that Big
Brother controls its citizens.
- List
four ironies in the book.
- Give
three examples of motifs that occur in the novel and connect each to a
theme.
- Explain
the slogan, “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the
past.” Why is this slogan
important?
- What
lies/half-truths does the party teach about history?
- Name
the four ministries and what each controls.
- List
the three principles of Ingsoc.
- List
five Newspeak words and define each.
- How is
a person’s class determined in 1984?
- How
does Big Brothers philosophy about power and control differ from previous
dictatorships?
- What
is O’Brien’s vision of the future?
- Explain
the significance of Winston’s childhood memories? How do they give weight to the novel?
- According
to Obrien how is Winston mentally deranged?
- (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:
- (9
points) List and explain in detail the three movements of the novel. Use examples. What is each about? Why is each important?
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