1984- Section 2- Ch.1-10- Due Friday 5/1/20

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This week we move on to Section 2. We will read Ch.1-10 and complete the review questions.

Here’s a brief outline of how to get through the week.

Monday- Read Ch.1,2,3

Tuesday- Read Ch.4,5

Wednesday- Read Ch. 6,7,8

Thursday- Read Ch. 9,10

Questions due by Friday 5/1/20, complete the following questions:

Section 2

Ch.1-5

22. What important event occurs in chapter 1?

23. What is Winston’s reaction when he learns that Julia has had many previous sexual encounters?

24. Note the singing bird in chapter 2. What is its significance?

25. Summarize all that we learn of Julia in chapter 3.

26. What is the significance of the song the woman in the courtyard sings while Winston waits for Julia?

27. What does Julia bring to the room above Charrington’s shop? Where did she get these things?

28. How does Winston react when Julia tells him about the rat?

29. What happens to Syme?

30. Explain how Winston describes Julia as only a “partial” rebel. And, in relation, how is Julia a product of BigBrother’s government?

31. How has Winston changed (physically and mentally)?

32. Explain the relationship between Winston and Mr. Charrington. What do you think each gets from it?

33. What is Hate Week, and how is everyone preparing?

Chapters 6-10

34. What finally convinces Winston that O’Brien is a member of the Brotherhood?

35. Explain Winston’s dream about his mother and sister.

36. How do Winston and Julia agree they will “stay human” even if captured?

37. Why do Winston and Julia visit O’Brien at his apartment and how does O’Brien test them?

38. What does Winston learn from O’Brien in the meeting?

39. Why does ​1984​ contain long passages from “the book”?

40. What are the true meanings of the three Party slogans?

41. Why don’t Julia and Winston realize they have overslept?

42. What is the significance of the repetition of “We are the dead” throughout these chapters?

43. Summarize the arrest scene.

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