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AI Test COPY Flashcards

1
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What is the setting of the opening scene in ‘1984’?

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A bright cold day in April with the clocks striking thirteen

The unusual time suggests a distortion of reality.

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What is the name of the protagonist in ‘1984’?

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Winston Smith

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What does the poster in the hallway depict?

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An enormous face with the caption ‘BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU’

This emphasizes the theme of surveillance.

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What is the telescreen used for?

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It receives and transmits simultaneously, monitoring citizens’ activities.

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Fill in the blank: The Ministry of Truth is known as _______ in Newspeak.

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Minitrue

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What are the three slogans of the Party?

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  • WAR IS PEACE
  • FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
  • IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
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What is the significance of the Ministry of Love?

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It is the most frightening Ministry with no windows, maintaining law and order.

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True or False: Winston feels he can completely escape the surveillance of the telescreen.

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False

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9
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What does Winston do in secret that is considered dangerous?

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He writes in a diary.

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What does the term ‘doublethink’ refer to?

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The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously.

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11
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What does Winston consume to alter his mood?

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Victory Gin

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12
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What type of government structure is depicted in ‘1984’?

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A totalitarian regime that employs constant surveillance and propaganda.

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13
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What does Winston’s varicose ulcer symbolize?

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His physical and psychological suffering.

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Fill in the blank: The Ministry of Plenty is responsible for _______.

A

economic affairs

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15
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What does Winston struggle to remember about his childhood?

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He cannot recall any clear memories of London.

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How does Winston describe the world outside his window?

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Cold and devoid of color, except for the posters.

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17
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What emotion does Winston feel when he begins to write?

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A sense of complete helplessness.

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18
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What does Winston’s diary entry start with?

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April 4th, 1984.

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What does Winston’s writing style reflect in his diary?

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A sense of panic and disorganization.

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20
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True or False: The Ministry of Peace is concerned with promoting peace.

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False

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21
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What does Winston note about the audience’s reaction to the war films?

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They found humor in violent scenes.

22
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What is the significance of the phrase ‘thought police’?

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They monitor and punish thought crimes.

23
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Fill in the blank: Winston’s job at the Ministry of Truth involves _______.

A

news, entertainment, education, and the fine arts

24
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What event was Winston preparing for at the Ministry?

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The Two Minutes Hate

A daily event where Party members express their hatred for enemies of the state.

25
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Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?

A

The Enemy of the People

A figure associated with treachery and counter-revolutionary activities against the Party.

26
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What does the scarlet sash symbolize?

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Chastity

Worn by members of the Junior Anti-Sex League, representing the Party’s stance on sexual purity.

27
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What was Winston’s impression of the girl from the Fiction Department?

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Dangerous

He felt unease and hostility towards her due to her strong adherence to Party ideology.

28
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What did Winston feel when he first saw O’Brien?

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A deep attraction

Winston believed that O’Brien’s political orthodoxy was not perfect, suggesting a potential for rebellion.

29
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What is the primary emotion experienced during the Two Minutes Hate?

A

Rage and vindictiveness

Participants often lose control and express a primal urge to harm perceived enemies.

30
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Fill in the blank: Goldstein’s face is described as having a _______.

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sheep-like quality

This reflects the perception of Goldstein as both clever and inherently despicable.

31
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What does the Party do in response to Goldstein’s influence?

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Refutes, ridicules, and exposes his theories

Despite this, Goldstein’s influence persists among the populace.

32
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What are the three slogans of the Party?

A
  • WAR IS PEACE
  • FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
  • IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

These slogans encapsulate the Party’s contradictory beliefs.

33
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True or False: Winston believes that he is able to control his feelings during the Two Minutes Hate.

A

False

Winston experiences an uncontrollable participation in the group’s emotions.

34
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What happens to the group during the climax of the Two Minutes Hate?

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They chant ‘B-B! …B-B!’

This chant serves as a form of self-hypnosis and collective emotional expression.

35
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What is the reaction of the little sandy-haired woman during the Two Minutes Hate?

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She extends her arms towards the screen and murmurs ‘My Saviour!’

This indicates a deep emotional connection with the figure of Big Brother.

36
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What does Winston feel towards Big Brother during the Hate?

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Adoration

His feelings fluctuate, showing the psychological manipulation of the Party.

37
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What is the emotional impact of Goldstein’s voice on the audience?

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It incites uncontrollable rage

The voice is perceived as a direct threat to their existence.

38
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What effect does the Two Minutes Hate have on individual identity?

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It erases individuality and promotes collective identity

Participants often lose their personal thoughts and feelings in the frenzy.

39
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What does Winston’s hatred towards the dark-haired girl reveal about his character?

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His internal conflict and repressed desires

He projects his anger towards her as a substitute for his feelings of attraction.

40
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What does the ‘hideous ecstasy’ during the Hate signify?

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The power of group psychology

Individuals experience a loss of self, succumbing to the collective emotional surge.

41
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What is the significance of the Two Minutes Hate in the society described?

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It serves as a ritual for collective emotional expression and self-hypnosis

The Two Minutes Hate is a daily event where citizens express their hatred for enemies of the state, specifically Big Brother.

42
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What does Winston experience during the Two Minutes Hate?

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He feels horror despite sharing in the chanting

Winston feels compelled to chant along with others, despite his internal horror.

43
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What does Winston believe he communicates with O’Brien through their eye contact?

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A shared understanding of contempt and hatred towards the Party

Their eye contact suggests a moment of connection and mutual recognition of their feelings against the regime.

44
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What does Winston think about the existence of the Brotherhood?

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He fluctuates between believing and doubting its existence

Winston’s belief in the Brotherhood is influenced by rumors and fleeting signs he perceives.

45
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What is ‘Thoughtcrime’?

A

The act of thinking against the Party, considered the essential crime

Thoughtcrime is punishable by the Thought Police and cannot be hidden indefinitely.

46
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What typically happens during arrests in the society described?

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Arrests occur at night without trials, leading to people disappearing

The state erases all records of the arrested individuals, making them ‘vaporized.’

47
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Fill in the blank: ‘Your one-time existence was denied and then _______.’

A

forgotten

This reflects the totalitarian regime’s power to erase individuals from memory.

48
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How does Winston feel after writing ‘DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER’ repeatedly?

A

He feels a twinge of panic and considers abandoning the diary

Despite the panic, he continues writing due to the futility of trying to hide his thoughts.

49
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True or False: Winston believes that whether he writes or not makes no difference regarding the Thought Police.

A

True

He understands that his thoughts alone are enough to attract the attention of the authorities.

50
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What does Winston’s automatic writing reveal about his state of mind?

A

It indicates a deep-seated rebellion against Big Brother

His subconscious urges him to express his dissent, even in a dangerous environment.

51
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What is Winston’s reaction to the knocking at the door?

A

He feels a mix of fear and hope that the visitor will leave

His instinct is to remain still and expressionless, reflecting his learned behavior in a repressive society.

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