The Quest
The Fall
Quotes
The Party
Symbols/Themes
100

What's the first act of rebellion Winston does

Writing in his Diary

100

What room is Winston tortured in

Room 101

100

What is the Party’s main slogan

"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength."

100

What's the term for making you accept 2 conflicting beliefs

Doublethink

100

What does Room 101 symbolize?

The power of fear and manipulation

200

What does Winston write in his secret diary that symbolizes his rebellion?

Down with Big Brother

200

What is the name of the building he is tortured at

Ministry of Love

200

What math equation does Winston relate Freedom to?

2 + 2 = 4

200

What's the term for erasing someone from existence

Vaporization

200

What does the telescreen symbolize in the novel?

The Party’s surveillance and the loss of privacy

300

Where does Winston believe the hope of the rebellion lies is?

The proles


300

What makes Winston give up to the Party in Room 101

Fear of Rats
300

What is said by Winston when he betrays Julia during the Party's interrogation

"Do it to Julia! Not me! Julia!"

300

What organization spies on citizens to enforce loyalty to Big Brother?

Thought Police


300

What is the importance of the act of rewriting history at the Ministry of Truth

The Party’s control over reality and its ability to choose what is considered true

400

Who does Winston believe also shares his belief in resistance against the Party

O'Brien

400

What does Winston say to admit his submission to the Party at the end of the novel

He loved Big Brother

400

Complete this sentence/quote "Big Brother is ______"

"Watching You"

400

What is constantly watching citizens at all times

Telescreens


400

How is physical control present in 1984?

Even a facial expression or a single action that seems off can get you considered a threat to the Party

500

What book does Winston read to understand the Party's control?

The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism by Emmanuel Goldstein.

500

What math equation is Winston forced to believe while being tortured?

2 + 2 = 5

500

What's the meaning of this quote "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past"?

The manipulation of history allows the Party to shape reality and maintain its power over the population.

500

What percentage of people are in the Inner-Party?

2-3 Percent

500

What is the purpose driven behind almost all of Winston's actions?

The want to create an identity for himself, due to his lack of individuality.