Nineteen Eighty-Four – Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What is 'vaporisation' in Oceania?
What is 'vaporisation' in Oceania?
Complete erasure from existence & history
Which ministry's name best shows doublethink?
Which ministry's name best shows doublethink?
Ministry of Truth (rewrites history)
What is the main purpose of Newspeak?
What is the main purpose of Newspeak?
Make rebellious thoughts impossible
What percentage of Oceania's population are Proles?
What percentage of Oceania's population are Proles?
85%
Which act represents Winston's attempt at individuality?
Which act represents Winston's attempt at individuality?
Purchasing a diary to record thoughts
What does O'Brien tell Winston when he asserts he is a man?
What does O'Brien tell Winston when he asserts he is a man?
He must be the last man on earth
What restriction applies to Outer Party telescreens?
What restriction applies to Outer Party telescreens?
Cannot be turned off by members
When was Nineteen Eighty-Four published?
When was Nineteen Eighty-Four published?
1949
What purpose does the Two Minutes Hate serve?
What purpose does the Two Minutes Hate serve?
Channel sexual tension & frustration
How does Parsons respond to being betrayed by his children?
How does Parsons respond to being betrayed by his children?
Still exhibits love for them