Behind the book
This individual wrote "1984."
Who is George Orwell?
London is a part of this fictional mega-country, one of three in the world of "1984."
What is Oceania?
This individual is the protagonist of "1984."
Who is Winston Smith?
Smith works for this ironically named agency, altering previously published news stories to reflect whatever The Party decides is in its current best interests.
What is the Ministry of Truth?
In writing: "Thoughtcrime does not entail death. Thoughtcrime IS death."
Who is Winston Smith?
The author of this book hails from this country, a futuristic version of which serves as the backdrop for "1984."
What is England?
What are Eastasia and Eurasia?
These ubiquitous devices broadcast Party-approved content and monitor all citizen activity and speech.
What are telescreens?
This character delights in his job of helping to reduce the number of words in the English language.
Who is Syme?
"Swine! Swine! Swine!"
Who is the dark-haired girl (during the Two Minutes Hate)?
This iconic figure is featured on posters everywhere in the story.
Who is Big Brother?
This figure is the designated target of The Party's Hate Week and Two Minutes Hate rituals.
Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?
Smith is especially distrustful of this character in the opening few chapters.
Who is the dark-haired girl?
This secret object represents Smith's first form of rebellion against the government.
What is a diary?
"Come on, comrades! Put a bit of life into it! One, two, three, four..."
Who is the woman leading the daily Physical Jerks via the telescreen?
The novel "1984" was first published in this year.
What is 1949?
This is the 1984 version of Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, except that the kids are trained to report their parents for any type of deviant behavior.
What are the Spies?
This Inner Party member, Smith suspects, may be a rebel at heart.
Who is O'Brien?
This massive, dilapidated building complex serves as home for Winston and other government workers.
What is Victory Mansions?
"You're a traitor! You're a thoughtcriminal! You're a Eurasian spy! I'll shoot you! I'll vaporize you! I'll send you to the salt mines!
Who is the Parsons' 9-year-old little boy?
Of the following games, this is the only one that does not contain a "1984" or "Big Brother" reference: Half-Life 2, SimCity Societies, Tetris, Metal Gear Solid V, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
What is Tetris?
The Ministry of Love is mainly designated for this purpose.
What is maintaining law and order (and punishment)?
This segment of the government targets anyone who dares to show evidence of views contrary to that of The Party.
What are the Thought Police?
Oftentimes when the government announces an increase in a particular food ration, this has actually happened to the ration.
What is a decrease?
"It was a good hanging. I think it spoils it when they tie their feet together. I like to see them kicking."
Who is Syme?