JAMB Literature in English 2010 Question 19

Question 19

Other Set Texts: Non-African Prose

In George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, how did Winston start his rebellion against the state?

  1. A.By keeping a private diary
  2. B.When he started a secret affair
  3. C.When he spied on the party
  4. D.By engaging in anti-party activities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (By keeping a private diary)

Explanation

Winston's first act of rebellion is to buy a diary and write his private thoughts in it.