George Orwell (Pen Names) trivia
George Orwell (Pen Names) Mini Quiz
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Question 1
What was George Orwell's birth name?
He was born in Motihari, India, then part of the Bengal Presidency, before becoming a writer.
Question 2
Which pen name did Eric Arthur Blair use on Down and Out in Paris and London?
The January 1933 publication marked the first use of the byline in print.
Question 3
From which feature did George Orwell take the surname "Orwell"?
The name refers to a Suffolk waterway that Orwell knew and loved, rather than to an inherited surname.
Question 4
Which alias did George Orwell use while tramping?
He used the alias on tramping expeditions before selecting a different byline for his first book.