Think you’ve got your head wrapped around 1984? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What title has Emmanuel Goldstein earned?
The Chancellor
The Enemy of the People
a simple Prole
Cousin to Frankenstein and Myrrh
Q. What is the purpose behind The Hate?
It makes people feel better about themselves.
It's state-sanctioned bullying.
It ironically brings people together and causes social cohesion.
It allows people to get angry at a scapegoat rather than a real problem.
Q. Where is 1984 set?
Somewhere in Europe
America
Oceana
Great Britain
Q. What are living conditions like in 1984?
Quite poor: low wages, lots of fear, tons of war, and synthetic food.
Not too bad: the government takes care of everyone. (Yay, totalitarianism!)
Really good: everyone has a home and most people are genuinely happy.
All the furniture and clothing is completely retro.
Q. What narrative device is used in 1984?
We see (and feel) everything through Winston.
Everything is nice and objective.
There is no narration.
We're encouraged to make up the story ourselves.