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Key learning points

  1. 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.
Correct answer: The freedom to make your own decisions in life without anyone else's control.
The freedom to share your opinions with everyone.
Q2.
Where was George Orwell born?
George Orwell was born in England.
Correct answer: George Orwell was born in India.
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.
Correct answer: Orwell stood out from the other boys in school because he was poor.
Correct answer: Orwell stood out from the other boys in school because he was so intelligent.
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.
Correct answer: Orwell left his job in the force because he was ashamed of the British rule in India and felt guilty.
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.
Correct answer: Orwell lived as a homeless person in Paris and London.
Orwell protested against powerful leaders.
Orwell started writing about the colonisation of India.