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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term does Orwell use to describe modern sports?
(a) "Cult."
(b) "Hobby."
(c) "Religion."
(d) "Fad."

2. What does the prisoner begin to chant as he walks?
(a) The name of the god, Ram.
(b) A Hindu prayer for salvation.
(c) The names of his family members.
(d) Nonsense words.

3. What types of sporting events does Orwell support?
(a) International sports.
(b) Youth events.
(c) Events held for charity.
(d) Local, friendly games.

4. What similarity does Orwell find between the Catholic and Communist ideologies?
(a) Both are based on an idea that sounds much better until it is put into practice.
(b) Both refuse to acknowledge the honesty and intellectual capability of their opponents.
(c) Both appoint a leader without the input of the followers.
(d) Both provide harsh punishments for dissenters.

5. What do the magistrates and police do after the prisoner's death?
(a) Go back to work.
(b) Pray.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crucial element of Shakespeare's works does Tolstoy fail to recognize, according to Orwell?

2. What creature intervenes as the prisoner is being led to his execution?

3. According to Tolstoy, Shakespeare's great reputation was propagated by whom?

4. In what stage of Tolstoy's life did this major change occur?

5. To Orwell, freedom of the press means the liberty to do what?

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