Who is Ampleforth, and what kind of work does he do at the Ministry of Truth?
Ampleforth is a poet who works at the Ministry of Truth rewriting old poems to fit Party standards.
What is Winston’s job at the Ministry of Truth? How does he rewrite information to make it Party-approved?
To rewrite past records so they match what the Party currently says is true.
Who is Comrade Ogilvy?
Ogilvy is a fake war hero Winston invents to replace someone who has been erased.
What project is Syme working on?
Syme works on the Newspeak Dictionary. (11th edition)
Finish the sentence: “The whole aim of Newspeak is to __________.”
narrow the range of thought.”
What does Winston believe will happen to Syme?
Vaporized
What does Parsons think about his own children?
He is proud that his children spy on people for the Party.
According to the Party, what is the purpose of the sex act?
Producing children for the Party.
Finish the sentence: “If there is hope, it __________.” What does Winston mean by this?
lies in the proles. They have strength in numbers if they want to rebel.
Each time Winston tries to ask older people about life before the Revolution, what happens?
Older people give confused or meaningless answers, and Winston never gets a clear picture of the past.
What does the word “sinecure” mean, and how is it used in the novel?
A job that requires little or no work but gives pay or benefits.
What was the discovery Winston made about Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford? What happened to them?
Party leaders who were accused of treason. Vaporized but Winston had a photo of them that proves that they were innocent.
What is the name of the café where Party outcasts gather?
Chestnut Tree Café.
Finish the sentence: “The Party told you to ______. It was their final, most essential command.”
reject the evidence of your eyes and ears
Why is the glass paperweight so special to Winston? What does it symbolize?
A beautiful, fragile past untouched by the Party.
What is special about the room above Mr. Charrington’s shop?
No telescreen
