1984 Flashcards

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A. Grow or produce by multiplication of parts

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Proliferate

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B. Unceasing

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Interminable

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C. Skip or frolic

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Gamboling

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D. Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

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Debauchery

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E. Find fault or blame

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Reproach

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F. Selfish

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Sordid

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G. Incapable of being analyzed or investigated

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Inscrutable

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H. Show disapproval of something

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Discountenance

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I. Opening or aperture

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Orifice

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J. Reject as having no authority

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Repudiate

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11
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The parsons children are a part of what group?

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The junior spies

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12
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The newspaper Winston rewrites is called

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The times

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13
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Who is Winston thinking about in his dream?

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His mother and sister

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14
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Who is the enemy of the people?

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Goldstein

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What item in the antique shop does Winston say he will buy another time?

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St. Clement’s Church photograph

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16
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The mandatory morning exercise program is known as:

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The physical jerks

17
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What does Winston notice about the prostitute in the light?

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She has no teeth

18
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Winston apartment is named

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Victory mansions

19
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What mood is created by winstons workplace?

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Impersonal

20
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Which item is most in need

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Razor blades

21
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What is Symes job

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Works on the 11th edition of the newspeak dictionary

22
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What are the four branches or work that divide up the government?

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Ministry of peace, love, truth, and plenty

23
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Who owns the antique shop Winston visits?

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Mr. Charrington

24
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What is one of the slogans used by the party?

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Ignorance is strength

25
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Who makes up the lowest form of society?

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Proles

26
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What is it called when a person accepts contrary opinions or beliefs at the same time?

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Doublethink

27
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What are the names of the three world powers?

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East Asia, Eurasia, Oceania

28
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What was winstons wife’s name?

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Katherine

29
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Give one example of propaganda and what is the specific name of the technique?

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Two minutes hate is a time when the gov uses the propaganda method of card stacking by giving the propose slanderous information that makes Goldstein look bad. Then by comparison, big brother looks better and is then said to be safer and more secure.