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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Orwell states that books are the least expensive media pleasures, next to what?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Radio.
(c) Television.
(d) Cinema.

2. According to Gulliver, scientists should not concern themselves with what area of thought?
(a) Sociology.
(b) Politics.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Religion.

3. What event does Orwell cite as evidence for his argument about sports?
(a) The money that has been donated to charity by sports stars.
(b) The killing of a tennis star by a crazed fan.
(c) The riots at the 1936 Olympic Games.
(d) The peace treaty that was signed after the 1922 Olympic Games.

4. How does Orwell feel about Shakespeare?
(a) He likes Shakespeare, but realizes that there are flaws in his work.
(b) He loves his work, and has profound respect for him as an artist.
(c) He admires what Shakespeare attempted, but dislikes his works.
(d) He likes Shakespeare's characters, but not the plots of his plays.

5. According to Burnham, what place do workers occupy in the new socialist structure?
(a) They are semi-slaves, who are at the bottom of the pyramid.
(b) They are somewhere in the middle of the pyramid.
(c) Burnham does not discuss the socialist position of workers, only managers.
(d) They are near the top of the pyramid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burnham write about Stalin?

2. The hibernation period of the animal discussed in Chapter 12 generally draws to a close in time for what?

3. What is Orwell's problem with phrases like "swan song"?

4. According to Orwell, what were Smith's religious beliefs?

5. In Chapter 15, Orwell tallies the price of what commodities?

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