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If you're at all concerned about "Big Brother," totalitarianism, mind control or social injustice, then there's a George Orwell book calling out your name. Take this quiz to find out which of his thought-provoking works should be your next read!
Which is most concerning?
"Big Brother" watching and recording our every move.
Power-hungry bureaucrats and politicians.
Societal pressure to conform.
The destruction caused by change and progress.
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Have you read "Animal Farm" (1945)?
Yes, and I loved it.
Yes, but I'm not sure how I feel about it.
No.
Maybe, but it would have been a long time ago.
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Could you take a book with talking, revolting barnyard animals seriously?
I'm not sure.
It depends on the context.
Sure, why not?
No.
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How do you feel about socialism?
I'm not sure. I'd need to know more.
It's better than the alternatives.
It's overrated.
What form of socialism?
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Have you ever read "Nineteen Eighty-Four" (1949)?
No.
Yes, and it freaked me out.
I don't remember. but probably.
Yes, but I didn't find it to be realistic.
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Do you enjoy reading satire?
Yes.
No.
It depends on the subject matter.
Yes, especially political satire.
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Are you political?
Being political is pointless.
I try to avoid politics.
Yes.
I wouldn't say I'm political, but I also wouldn't say I'm not.
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Have you ever read "Coming Up for Air" (1939)?
No.
Yes, but I didn't like it.
I think so, but I don't remember much about it.
Yes, and I enjoyed it.
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How do you feel about allegories?
I'm not sure what an allegory is.
Allegories are kinda poetic.
They're an effective literary tool.
I don't have much of an opinion on this.
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Are you ever nostalgic?
Sure, sometimes.
No.
Not usually.
The past is nothing to be sentimental over.
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Does technology pose a threat to freedom?
In a sense, yes.
That depends on how it's used and who is using it.
Not directly.
Technology poses a threat to more than just freedom.
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Can money buy happiness?
Happiness is a creation of capitalism and consumerism.
No, but it has its uses.
Absolutely not.
In some ways, it can.
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Do you believe in the "American Dream"?
The so-called "American Dream" is an unachievable illusion.
No, it's nothing but an invention of the state.
I know it isn't real, but it's still something to strive for.
More like American Nightmare...
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Have you ever read "Keep the Aspidistra Flying" (1936)?
No.
Yes, but I didn't like it.
What's an Aspidistra and why does it need to be kept flying?
Yes, and I liked it.
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Do you know much about pre-WWII rural England?
What's there to know?
Yes.
No.
I know about as much as anyone else.
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Is the United States a democratic country?
Well, if you want to get technical, it's supposedly a constitutionally limited representative democratic republic.
It masquerades as one, but we all know the truth.
Maybe at one point, but it hasn't been for a long time.
It's as close to democracy as it gets.
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How's the year 2017 treating you so far?
There are few people - perhaps about 1% of people - enjoying 2017 thus far.
I'm surviving.
Things could be worse.
It's the same as any other year, and yet considerably different at the same time.
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Your life aspirations can be summed up by which of the following:
Being able to live my life as I please, according to my own rules.
Achieving moderate success and wealth.
Overthrowing the dominant social norms and power structures.
Escaping the confines of capitalism and illegitimate government.
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How do you feel about materialism and consumerism?
It's just the way things are.
They're forms of mind control.
It's another way to reinforce the class system and keep people down.
They seem to be necessary evils. People want what they want.
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Which of the following best describes your occupation?
I'm in sales.
I'm a writer.
Whatever makes ends meet.
I'm technically unemployed or unofficially employed.
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Do you use social media?
No.
Only to keep in touch with friends and networks.
It's a useful organizing tool, but beyond that, no. I don't use social media for personal purposes.
It's a good way to keep track of important memories.
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Do you enjoy reading dystopian novels?
No.
Yes.
Only plausible ones.
They're not my favorite, but I don't mind them.
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Does classism exist in modern society?
Undoubtedly.
I don't think it's as big of a problem as we're led to believe.
Yes, but it doesn't operate like you'd expect.
Life is definitely harder for the impoverished, that much I know.
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Do you know much about different types of government?
There's a lot to keep track of, so I only know about a few.
I only know what history classes have taught me.
No.
I know enough.
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How do you feel about suburbia?
It's a trap.
It's the death of individualism.
It's a symbol of mediocrity.
It can't be all that bad. Plenty of people choose to live there.
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Do you ever feel "stuck"?
More like trapped.
More like imprisoned.
Yes, all the time.
Everyone feels stuck from time to time. It's normal.
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Do you believe the commercialized media have a significant influence on social and political views?
Yes, it's a form of brainwashing/mind control.
Yes, but only because our culture of mindless consumerism allows it.
Yes, in conjunction with various other forces.
It has no more of an influence than any other institution.
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