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What was Tom Parsons' role at the Ministry of Truth?
What was Tom Parsons' role at the Ministry of Truth?
- Writer of Newspeak dictionaries
- Leader of the Thought Police
- Organizer of Party activities (correct)
- Active member of the Proles
Why is Tom Parsons described as 'unbelievably stupid'?
Why is Tom Parsons described as 'unbelievably stupid'?
- Because he was a follower with no independent thinking (correct)
- For being a member of the Inner Party
- Due to his opposition to Big Brother
- Due to his lack of physical fitness
What were the rooms in the house filled with after Tom Parsons had gone?
What were the rooms in the house filled with after Tom Parsons had gone?
- The sound of telescreen music
- The sound of children's laughter
- The smell of old sweat (correct)
- The smell of old food
What organization did Tom Parsons just get thrown out of at thirty-five years old?
What organization did Tom Parsons just get thrown out of at thirty-five years old?
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Which of the following best describes Tom Parsons' character based on the passage?
Which of the following best describes Tom Parsons' character based on the passage?
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What kind of activities did Tom Parsons organize for the Party?
What kind of activities did Tom Parsons organize for the Party?
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Why did Mrs. Parsons look in fear at the door to another room?
Why did Mrs. Parsons look in fear at the door to another room?
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'It's the children,' said Mrs. Parsons...'They haven't been out today...'. What does this imply?
'It's the children,' said Mrs. Parsons...'They haven't been out today...'. What does this imply?
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'Of course if Tom was home...' What does this tell us about Mrs. Parsons?
'Of course if Tom was home...' What does this tell us about Mrs. Parsons?
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What role did Mrs. Parsons play in her household?
What role did Mrs. Parsons play in her household?
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