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What is George Orwell's real name?
Eric Blair
When and where was Orwell born?
1903 in Bengal, India (part of the British Empire)
Orwell studied under ______ ______ (author of _____ _____ _____) at _____________.
Orwell studied under Aldous Huxley (author of Brave New World) at Edon Prep School.
Unable to get into college, Orwell joined the...
Indian Imperial Police
What was Orwell's first published novel?
Down and Out in Paris and London
Orwell fought in what war? Which side was he on?
The Spanish Civil War on the side of the overthrown government.
Why was Orwell unable to continue his military career?
health reasons
Who was Orwell's first wife?
Eileen Orwell
How many children did Orwell have?
one
What was Orwell's final novel? In what year did he write it?
"Nineteen Eighty-Four" written in 1949
How old was Orwell when he died?
46
This one isn't a question, but it's on the final so know it!
Orwell also wrote "Shooting an Elephant."