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1984 Terminology Click Quiz

Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell contains its own set of terminology and unique words that contribute to the importance of its story and themes. When prompted with a definition, match it with the corresponding word.
Many of these words have, due to the novel's influence, become a part of the English language and have retained similar meanings. This quiz treats the words as they appear in the universe of the novel.
Some spoilers included.
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Last updated: March 10, 2023
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The largest of the three existing superstates, where the novel takes place
The god-like autocratic leader of Oceania
The second largest superstate, encompassing mainland Europe and Russia
The act of harboring politically unorthodox thoughts and emotions
Division that detains, tortures, and converts political prisoners and opponents
The official political philosophy of Oceania
The official language of Oceania, designed to suppress independent thought
The smallest of the three superstates, encompassing China, Korea, and Japan
A device that simultaneously acts as a display screen and a spy camera
Division that disseminates propaganda and manipulates historical records
The ability to rid oneself of unorthodox or nonconforming thoughts
Formerly known as Great Britain
Division that wages war and conducts research and development on such
Simultaneously holding two contradictory ideas to be true
Oceania's task force charged with finding and arresting political criminals
The common nickname for the largest and lowest social class in Oceania
An individual whose existence has been wiped from official records due to political crimes
A device that recognizes and dictates speech into written language
Division that controls the economy and keeps the population in a state of starvation
The euphemistic and gender-neutral term for a fellow citizen
Airstrip One
Big Brother
Comrade
Crimestop
Doublethink
Eastasia
Eurasia
Ingsoc
Ministry of Love
Ministry of Peace
Ministry of Plenty
Ministry of Truth
Newspeak
Oceania
Prole
Speakwrite
Telescreen
Thought Police
Thoughtcrime
Unperson
3 Comments
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Level 78
Mar 10, 2023
Only got about half right despite reading the book several times, however in my defence it was when I was in school over 40 years ago.

Great Quiz though....nominated

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Level 62
Mar 10, 2023
Thanks!
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Level 47
Dec 15, 2023
One of my favourite books ^^ Nominated!