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Nineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell
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**Quiz Question — *1984* by George Orwell** What is the name of the totalitarian ruling party that governs Oceania in George Orwell's *1984*? A) The Brotherhood B) The Inner Circle C) The Party D) The Proles **Correct Answer: C) The Party** *Explanation: The totalitarian regime in Oceania is known as "The Party," which is led by the figurehead Big Brother. It consists of the Inner Party (the elite) and the Outer Party (mid-level members like Winston Smith). The Proles, who make up the largest segment of the population, do not have any political influence.*
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**Quiz Question — *1984* by George Orwell** What is the name of the totalitarian ruling party that governs Oceania in George Orwell's *1984*? A) The Brotherhood B) The Inner Circle C) The Party D) The Collective **Correct Answer: C) The Party** *Explanation: In Oceania, the political organization is called "The Party." It is headed by the figurehead Big Brother and consists of the Inner Party, which is the elite ruling class, and the Outer Party, made up of mid-level members like the protagonist, Winston Smith.*
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**Quiz Question: *1984* by George Orwell** What is the name of the totalitarian ruling party that controls Oceania in George Orwell's *1984*? A) The Brotherhood B) The Inner Circle C) The Party D) The Proles **Correct Answer: C) The Party** *Explanation: The totalitarian organization in Oceania is known simply as "The Party," which is led by the figurehead Big Brother. It consists of two main groups: the Inner Party, which is the elite, and the Outer Party, made up of mid-level members like Winston Smith. The Proles, while being the largest segment of the population, lack any political influence.*
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