George Orwell Quiz 5 (20 MCQs)

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1. Using Old Major's teachings, the pigs create a "system of thought" called .....
2. Paragraph 1 of 1984, what is the main effect of reporting that "the clocks were striking thirteen" ?
3. Orwell says every book is a
4. What is the purpose of the Thought Police in '1984'?
5. Part A:In which paragraph does the author most strongly develop the idea of totalitarianism, or complete government control over its citizens?
6. In Sage the Elder's speech at the beginning of the apologue, what does he propose to the other animals?
7. How does the government in 1984 maintain control over its citizens?
8. What was Julia like? (Characterization)
9. The author of the book Animal Farm was .....
10. What is the main theme of the novel '1984' by George Orwell?
11. The Sixth Commandment "no animal shall kill another animal" is amended as follows:
12. Which character plays the role as a skeptical bystander who understands what is going on but does nothing because he believes that life will always be unpleasant no matter who is in charge.
13. What do the coined words "Big Brother is watching you, " "newspeak, " and "doublethink" represent in "Nineteen Eighty-four" ?
14. What was Orwell's motive for writing 1984?
15. G.O. died of .....
16. Which of George Orwell's works represents his disdain for totalitarian regimes and the manipulation of truth?
17. How long did it take him to write Animal Farm?
18. How is his vision of the future described?
19. Theme identification:Discuss the theme of inequality and oppression as depicted in the initial chapters of Animal Farm.
20. Who uses violent forces of the dogs to secure his authority as a leader?