1. How does the Party control history? Why?
2. Who is Emmanuel Goldstein and how is he presented to the people of Oceania? What is the probable significance of using the obviously Jewish name?
3. If you were a citizen in 1984 Germany, how would you feel about this government? What options did you feel you had for expressing opposition to this government or to participate in it? How do these options differ from the options you have today?
4. If you HAD to choose, which Ministry would you work for. The Ministry of Truth, The Ministry of Love, The Ministry of Peace, or the Ministry of Plenty? Explain why.