1984 Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

1984 Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will meet Winston if O'Brien isn't home?

2. What is the last line of the rhyme in Part 2, Chapter 8?

3. What kind of pencil does O'Brien use?

4. Where has Winston failed to make progress by Part 3, Chapter 4?

5. Who is Oceania at war with in Part 2, Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most important theme of Nineteen Eighty-Four, and why?

2. What do Winston and Julia mean when they say "We are the dead?"

3. What do you think will happen to Winston and Julia after Part 2, Chapter 10? Do they have any hope?

4. Why might George Orwell have made the book's conclusion so tragic? What is he trying to express?

5. When questioned by O'Brien, Winston and Julia state that they are willing to commit many crimes, including the killing of innocent people. Do you think this is justifiable, given the terrible nature of the Party?

6. What is the significance of O'Brien's reference to Syme?

7. What does Winston think O'Brien will say is the reason the Party seeks power?

8. How does Winston feel about physical pain? How does this relate to what you know about Winston's character?

9. What does Winston admire about his mother?

10. How does Winston betray Julia? What is the significance of this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Oceania, children are encouraged to spy on their parents and turn them in to the Thought Police if they notice any "suspicious behavior." Would you ever turn your parents over to the police? Why or why not? In what situation would you do it? What alternatives would you have?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay arguing either for or against the creation of a secret police force in America. Be sure to back up your opinions with examples from history and lessons learned from past governments.

Essay Topic 3

The slogan of the Oceania's government is "WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH." Any act of independent thought, even writing a diary, are punishable by death. Explain the difference between life in America and life in Oceania. Are there any similarities? In your conclusion, write about some ways in which the American people can ensure that future governments do not abuse citizens like in Nineteen-Eighty-Four.

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