George Orwell’s  1984

Study Guide

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 Chapter One

 1. What is Newspeak?

 2. What are the slogans of the Party?

 3. What does the Party do with the past?  What part does Winston play?

 4. Who is Syme?  What does he enjoy doing?

 5. What is the Junior Anti-Sex League?

 6. Who were Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford?

 7. What does Winston hope to accomplish by talking to the old prole at the bar?

 Chapter Two

 1. How did Julia’s message make Winston feel better?

 2. Why do you think Winston like (or loves) Julia?

 3. How is the room over Mr. Charrington’s different from Winston’s apartment?  What is one thing about it that Winston doesn’t like?

4. Describe Hate Week.  What was its purpose?

5. Who is more concerned about the future, Julia or Winston?  Explain your answer.

6. What are the three great superstates?  The three social classes?

7. What ultimate secret has Winston still not learned?

Chapter Three

1. Why was Ampleforth in prison?

2. According to O’Brien, why is Winston being tortured?

3. Where does O’Brien think reality exists?

4. At the end of section III, what has Winston Not done that O’Brien wants him to do?

5. What happens in Room 101?  Why is it significant?

6. How do Winston and Julia now feel about one another?

7. What do you think will happen to Winston next?  Why?

8.  Explain in your own words what you believe the major theme of 1984 to be?