Chapters 1, 2, and 3 in Book Two

Chapter 1
1. How does Winston react to the note from Julia before he reads it?

He feels like it is something bad, like something from the thought police. He wants to burn it.

2. How does Winston react to the note after he reads it?

He stays calm because he knows that if he reacts in any way it would be suspicious.

3. Where do they manage to talk for the first time?

In a huge city block covered with people.

4. Where do they plan to meet?

In a very secluded spot in the woods with no camera's nearby.

5. What do Winston and Julia do before they part?

They talk about plans with meeting.


Chapter 2
1. Why is Winston ill at ease once he is alone with Julia?

He knows that he will be safe around he since he can trust her.

2. What does Julia bring with her that she has obtained on the black market?

She brought that gucci chocolate man! None of that raw stuff.

3. What are Julia’s ideas about the Party?

She hates it. Down with the Party!

4. What familiar sign does Winston find?

A notebook?

5. What is the significance of the thrush music?

I don't remember.

6. What does Winston mean when he says that he loves Julia all the more because she has had scores of sexual encounters?

The more crimes against the party, the better.

Chapter 3
How and where do Julia and Winston meet?

In a hard to get to place above Mr. Charrington's shop.

What is Julia’s job?

She works for the Ministry of Truth as a _______.

What is her background?

She was young, and she never really had any family.

What is her attitude toward the Party?

She absolutely hates it, but works like a "normal" person to not get caught.

Describe the quote “ With Julia, everything came back to her own sexuality. As soon as this was touched upon in any way she was capable of great acuteness”. What does Winston think about Julia?



Why does the Party think the sexual impulse as well as the familial love dangerous?