1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 3 Questions

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Questions and Answers

Who is Winston's dream about at the beginning of Chapter 3?

His mother.

How old was Winston during his dream?

10 or 11.

What does Winston remember most about his father?

His very thin soles of his shoes and his spectacles.

What happened to Winston's parents?

They were swallowed up by the great purges of the Fifties. Signup and view all the answers

What does Winston remember most about his sister?

Her watchful eyes. Signup and view all the answers

What were Winston, his mom, and his sister in his dream?

The saloon of a sinking ship. Signup and view all the answers

Who saves Winston from death?

His mother and sister. Signup and view all the answers

How does Winston's mother and sister save him?

They sacrifice themselves to sink to the bottom of the dark water, while he gets to stay where there is light and air. Signup and view all the answers

What landscape occurs often in Winston's dreams?

Golden Country. Signup and view all the answers

What word is on Winston's lips when he wakes up from his series of dreams?

Shakespeare. Signup and view all the answers

What are the mandatory exercise sessions called?

The Physical Jerks. Signup and view all the answers

What does Winston remember about Airstrip One in the past?

It wasn't originally called that, it was called England. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the old man in the bunker upset, according to Winston?

Winston believes the old man's granddaughter might have died during the raid. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Oceania at war with during 1984?

Eurasia. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Oceania aligned with during 1984?

Eastasia. Signup and view all the answers

The Party says Oceania was never aligned with who?

Eurasia. Signup and view all the answers

What is another one of the Party's slogans?

Who controls the past controls the future and whoever controls the present controls the past. Signup and view all the answers

What is reality control called in Newspeak?

Doublethink. Signup and view all the answers

How does the woman on the telescreen encourage Winston and the others?

She talks about how she is 39 and has had four children and is still capable of touching her toes. Signup and view all the answers

When did Big Brother first emerge as a political figure?

During the 1960's. Signup and view all the answers

What is Winston Smith referred to by the woman on the telescreen?

6079 Smith W. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Winston's Dreams and Memories

Winston dreams of his mother, recalling a significant memory from his childhood.
He was approximately 10 or 11 years old during this dream.
Notable memories include his father's thin shoe soles and spectacles.
Winston's parents perished during the Great Purges of the Fifties.
His sister's watchful eyes are a prominent memory for Winston.
In the dream, they are depicted as being in the saloon of a sinking ship.
His mother and sister save him by sacrificing themselves to allow Winston to survive, emerging into light and air.
The dream landscape often revisits the "Golden Country," characterized by summer evenings, springy turf, and wildlife.

Themes of War and Control

Upon awakening, Winston mutters "Shakespeare," linking to themes of art and humanity.
Mandatory exercise sessions are designated as "The Physical Jerks."
Airstrip One, where Winston lives, was historically known as England.
Winston recalls a distressing air raid scenario where an old man seems troubled, likely due to concern for his granddaughter's fate.

Oceania's Political Landscape

Oceania is at war with Eurasia during the narrative; it aligned with Eastasia previously.
The Party insists that Oceania has never been allied with Eurasia despite historical contradictions.
One of the Party's central slogans emphasizes control over past, present, and future: "Who controls the past controls the future; whoever controls the present controls the past."
Reality manipulation is termed "Doublethink" in Newspeak.

Physical Jerks and Party Propaganda

The woman on the telescreen overseeing the Physical Jerks motivates citizens with her own vitality and mentions various military fronts.
Big Brother emerged as a political figure in the 1960s, symbolizing the Party's authoritative presence.
Winston is identified as "6079 Smith W." by the instructor on the telescreen, reducing him to a mere number under the Party's regime.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 3 of George Orwell's 1984 with these flashcard questions. Explore Winston's dreams and memories as he navigates his troubled past. Perfect for students seeking to deepen their understanding of the text.