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1984 Chapter 1 Questions

1. How have the clocks in the story been changed?
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2. Describe the setting of the story (details: smells, conditions)

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3. Describe the large poster. What is the caption beneath it on the wall?
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4. Why doesn’t Winston take the lift?

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5. Why is it difficult for Winston to climb the stairs?

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6. Why can’t the telescreen be completely shut off?

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7. How does the telescreen differ from our television?

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8. What is the word on the flapping poster?

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9. What police bother Winston?
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10. What city and country does Winston live in?

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11. Why do you think Winston can’t recall the city of his childhood?
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12. What can Winston see from his window?

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13. What are the 3 slogans of the party etched on Minitrue?

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14. How many buildings like these can Winston see from his window? What are they?
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15. Which is the most frightening? Why?

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16. Why doesn’t Winston have any food at home?

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17. What does he drink?

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18. Where does he sit to write and why?

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