Questions on Chapter One

Here are the questions students generated after reading Chapter One.

Reading Check Questions 2/11/11 :

1. What do the posters that Winston observes on the street outside his apartment say?
2. Describe 3 details about the Two Minute Hate.
3. What is the reason Winston is spiteful towards the dark-haired girl?
4. What is the significance of Winston writing in his diary?
5. What can we gather about this society so far? What are our initial impressions?

Level One :

• What are the names of the four Ministries?
• What is the name of the man in the poster that is watching everybody?
• Where does Winston work?
• What does each room have in it for surveillance?
• What are the slogans of the Party?
• What does the red sash worn by the women signify?

Level Two :

• What is Winston's reaction to the Two Minute Hate?
• Why do you think Winston is fearful to write in his diary?
• What is the relation between the telescreen and the posters Winston sees?
• What do you think the thoughtpolice is?
• What does Winston experience in the Two Minute Hate?
• Why do you think the Party lets people go to the free markets?