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What is Mr Charrington's reaction to Winston wanting to rent the room above his shop?
Ooh errr, you need it to have a secret love affair? (wink wink)
He is shocked and offended
He is discrete and understanding
He is glad that he can earn a few dollars in rent
How does Winston feel about renting the room?
It is pure folly, but the temptation to have his own space to meet with Julia is too much and he is willing to risk it.
It is a stupid and foolish idea. They are bound to get caught.
He preferred to keep meeting her in various hiding places around London.
It is a great idea. He can't wait to see Julia again.
What does Julia bring with her to the room?
coffee and tea
chocolate
make-up
sugar
bread, jam and milk
How does Julia feel about the Inner Party?
She feels sorry for them.
She is fascinated by them.
She is jealous of them.
She hates them intensely and thinks they are swine.
Why is Winston surprised when he turns around to look at Julia?
She is naked.
She is wearing a dress.
She is wearing a fake mustache.
She is wearing make-up.
How has this changed her appearance?
She looks older and more sophisticated.
She looks prettier and more feminine.
She looks like the prostitute Winston once visited.
She looks ridiculous because she isn't very good at applying it.
Why might the Party ban dresses and perfume and make-up etc for women?
It's expensive during war times and these are luxury items.
It makes women less attractive/feminine and therefore discourages romance and desire.
Big Brother hates women.
It is another form of control of the population.
It limits women's ability to dress and present themselves as individuals. Everyone looking the same encourages orthodoxy.
What appears in the room that scares and disgusts Winston so much?
a prole woman
Mr Charrington
saccharine tablets
a telescreen
a rat
Why don't women leave a baby alone for two minutes in London?
Rats will attack their babies.
The thought Police will take their babies.
Proles will steal their babies.
Bib Brother eats babies.
In chapter four, before they arrive in the room above the shop, what does Winston wish for?
for the destruction of the Party
for Julia to hold his hand
for better coffee
to be married to Julia for ten years or more
for a mustache just like Big Brother's
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