1984 by George Orwell Test and Answer Key for High School

Conclude a unit on 1984 by George Orwell with this printable summative assessment. Delivered in Word Document and PDF formats, this test includes 65 multiple choice questions. In addition to objective questions on character, plot, literary devices, and passage analysis, an essay section is featured, requiring high school students to analyze plot development, character development, and theme development. An answer key is included with sample essay responses. (Alternatively, a digital assessment made for Google Drive is available.) By completing this assessment, students will demonstrate an ability to:

• Correctly identify characters based on given details and descriptions

• Apply knowledge of literary devices including metaphor, simile, personification, oxymoron, allusion, situational irony, and more

• Analyze passages and make logical inferences in the context of those passages

• Write two brief essays in which students defend claims with relevant textual evidence and adhere to the standard conventions of written English

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