Questions are due on Friday 4/24/20.

Complete and email back to me.  odehh@dearbornschools.org

Chapters 1-4

1. Describe the protagonist with as many details as possible (physical and mental).

2. Describe the government of Oceania.

3. Why does Winston keep a diary?

4. List the three slogans of the party. What is the “problem” with these slogans?

5. What is the purpose of the Two Minute Hate?

6. Who/what is Big Brother? Describe him with as much detail as possible.

7. How does the momentary eye contact with O’Brien affect Winston?

8. How does Winston feel about the dark-haired girl at work?

9. Who is the Parsons family and what do they represent?

10. What is the significance of Winston’s dreams?

11. What are the Physical Jerks?

12. Explain doublethink.

13. Describe Winston’s job.

Chapters 5-8

14. What is revealed in the discussion between Winston and Syme?

15. What does the reader learn about Oceania’s attitudes toward sex?

16. Who is Katherine? Explain her relationship to Winston.

17. What disturbing event is Winston compelled to write about in chapter 6?

18. Why was the photo of Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford important?

19. How does Winston view the proles?

20. What does Winston think when he sees the dark-haired girl?

21. Note the significant object of the paperweight – as the book continues keep track of its symbolism.