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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn about George Orwell and explore his life.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the correct definition of 'liberty?'
Someone controlling your life.
The freedom to make decisions about everyone's life.
The freedom to share your opinions with everyone.
Q2.
Where was George Orwell born?
George Orwell was born in England.
George Orwell was born in Paris.
George Orwell was born in Russia.
Q3.
Why did Orwell stand out from the other boys in boarding school? (There are two correct answers).
Orwell stood out from the other boys in school because he was born in India.
Orwell stood out from the other boys in school because his father was still in India.
Q4.
Why did Orwell leave his job in the police force in India?
Orwell left his job in the force because he wanted to live in Europe.
Orwell left his job in the force because he wanted to start writing.
Orwell left his job in the force because he was embarrassed.
Q5.
What did Orwell do next to try and get rid of his guilt?
Orwell became a writer.
Orwell protested against powerful leaders.
Orwell started writing about the colonisation of India.