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Part II: Chapter 1
1. What is on the secret message that Winston receives at work? How does he feel after he receives the note?
2. What suspenseful event is taking shape by the end of the chapter?
3. Describe the "parade" in Victory Square. Why does the Inner Party provide the spectaclefor the proles? For the Outer Party members?
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Part II: Chapter 2
1. Why is the country just as dangerous as the city in terms of Big Brother?
2. Why was Julia attracted to Winston, according to what she confides?
3. What is Julia’s philosophy?
4. Why does Winston say “I hate purity, I hate goodness?” What exactly does he mean?
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Part II: Chapter 3
1. How and where do Julia and Winston meet?
2. What is Julia’s job?What is her background?
3. What do Winston and Julia disagree about?
4. What new insights do we gain into the Party from Julia?
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Part II: Chapter 4
1. Who is Mr. Charrington?
2. What is Winston’s reaction to rats? Julia’s reaction? Why? Explain.
3. What does the paperweight seem to symbolize?
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Part II: Chapter 5-6
1. Who has vanished?
2. What is Hate Week?
3. Describe the preparations for Hate Week. In what ways does the Inner Party excel inbuilding spirit?
4. Julia and Winston have some differences. Explain them.
5. Why is Winston excited about talking to O’Brien?
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Part II: Chapter 7
1. What does Winston remember about his family and his relationship with his mother?
2. What is the difference between confession and betrayal?
3. How do Julia and Winston feel they will remain “human” even under torture?
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Part II: Chapters 8-9
1. Where are Julia and Winston in this chapter? Why is this significant?
2. How does the Inner Party lifestyle differ from the lifestyle of party members such as Julia and Winston?
3. What does Winston admit?
4. What group do Winston and Julia join? Who is the leader?
5. Why do all three superpowers forbid their citizens from associating with foreigners?
6. What is doublethink and what is its purpose to the ruling class?
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Part II: Chapters 10
1. What does Winston realize about the woman singing? What does she symbolize?
2. What pivotal event occurs? Did you expect it? Why or why not?
3. What understanding does Winston gain about the common people?
4. What is the significance of the glass paperweight here?