1984 possible test questions

Which of the following does NOT describe the apartment building where Winston lives?

A. Posters of Big Brother hang on the walls

B. Smells of boiled cabbage

C. Walls are

Painted a cheerful yellow

D. Elevator is broken

C

Which of the following statements best describes the intent of the Party's slogan, "Ignorance is Strength"?

A. It is easier to maintain control over an ignorant, rather than an educated, populace.

B. Due to a lack of interest in education, the populace is considered to be ignorant.

C. Since most prior scientific knowledge has been lost, the Party must relearn it all.

D. People who know less are emotionally stronger than those who are well-educated.

A

What occurs in the film which Winston seas?

A. A helicopter rescues people who are stranded in the water.

B. The men in the raft are arrested, but the women and children are set free.

C. All of the people in the water are taken to a refugee camp.

D. A helicopter bombs the raft full of people.

D

Which of the following does NOT describe Winston's feelings about the dark-haired girl?

A. A strict follower of Party orthodoxy

B. A member of the Junior Anti-Sex League

C. Possibly a member of the Thought Police

D. Intriguing person whom Winston would like to befriend

D

Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?

A. A counter revolutionary who appears in the Two Minutes Hate

B. The president of Eurasia

C. Big Brother himself

D. Winston's supervisor in the Records Department

A

What does Winston write in his diary?

A. A love letter to the dark-haired girl in his office

B. War is Peace

C. A note to O'Brien which explains Winston's beliefs

D. Down with Big Brother

D

In which activity do most children of Airstrip One participate?

A. Swim lessons

B. Writing club

C. The Spies

D. Music lessons

C

Which description best defines doublethink?

A. The method the Party uses to communicate with its citizens

B. The ability to hold two opposite ideas in one's mind at one time

C. The paring down of thoughts until no contradictory ones enter the mind

D. Not holding on to any particular beliefs or events in the past, but realizing that everything can and does change

B

What is the penalty for thoughtcrime?

A. Imprisonment for life

B. Community service

C. A written warning

D. Death

D

Which of the following best describes Winston's initial impression of O'Brien?

A. An intimidating member of the Thought Police

B. A charming man who may not completely believe the Party's orthodoxy

C. A man who is strikingly similar to Big Brother

D. Winston's new boss in the Records Department

B

True or False.

Syme enjoys watching public hangings, but Winston avoids them.

True

True or False.

Newspeak encourages speakers to invent new words so citizens can completely express their thoughts.

False

True or False.

High-ranking Party officials frequently gather at the Chestnut Tree Café.

False

True or False.

Citizens cheer and agree with all government announcements regarding rations and production.

True

True or False.

Any facial expression that portrays emotions, whether intentional or subconscious, could be considered facecrime.

True

True or False.

Party women wear dresses, makeup, and jewelry. People women wear uniforms and do not pay attention to their appearance.

False

True or False.

All citizens may select and marry whomever they choose.

False

True or False.

Winston and Katharine were not attracted to each other and has a loveless marriage.

True

True or False.

The Party encourages its members to form relationships with each other which will, in turn, strengthen the Party.

False

True or False.

To have thoughts of one's own, apart from the Party's beliefs equals thoughtcrime.

True

Which statement best describes the Party's opinion of the Proles?

A. Citizens who contribute to the culture of Oceania

B. Unintelligent beings who are best left to their own devices

C. Important cogs in the Party's production machinery

D. Spies for Eurasia and Eastasia

B

The children's history book that Winston reads portrays capitalists as

A. Heroes who advance the country's stature.

B. Crusaders against society's evils.

C. Feudal lords who intentionally keep the masses poor.

D. Slum lords who turn people out of their homes.

C

Which of the following statements best explains Winston's feelings about being arrested by the Thought Police?

A. He, as well as most of the other citizens, will inevitably be arrested by the Thought Police.

B. He, as well as the other citizens, should strive to control their thoughts so they will not be arrested by the Thought Police.

C. Only the most serious criminals are ever arrested by the Thought Police.

D. Even though the Thought Police threaten to arrest citizens, they never actually do so.

A

What evidence does Winston possess which would have exonerated Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford?

A. Hotel receipts which provide an alibi for the men

B. A tape of the men being coerced to confess to crimes they did not commit

C. A picture which provides an alibi for the men

D. Fingerprints of the crimes' actual perpetrators

C

What is the Party's essential command?

A. For the citizens to reject any evidence they see and hear

B. For the citizens to depend upon each other for their very lives

C. For the citizens to depend upon Big Brother to keep them safe

D. For the citizens to participate in and understand their government

A

What is "ownlife"?

A. Working on a career-related project without any assistance from one's coworkers

B. Maintaining an open mind about the government's activities

C. Being open to forming new friendships and relationships