Animal Farm Chapter 1-5 Quiz
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Animal Farm is an allegory in that it
Animal Farm is an allegory in that it
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George Orwell’s real name is Eric Blair. He most likely used a pen name because
George Orwell’s real name is Eric Blair. He most likely used a pen name because
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Animal Farm is an allegorical satire on:
Animal Farm is an allegorical satire on:
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Orwell’s cynical attitude and tone toward the events and characters in the story is closest to that of___________. In other words, if Orwell were a character in his own book, which character would he be?
Orwell’s cynical attitude and tone toward the events and characters in the story is closest to that of___________. In other words, if Orwell were a character in his own book, which character would he be?
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If you wanted to prove that Mr. Jones is a tyrannical and cruel leader, which piece of evidence would be the strongest support for this character trait?
If you wanted to prove that Mr. Jones is a tyrannical and cruel leader, which piece of evidence would be the strongest support for this character trait?
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Old Major symbolizes…
Old Major symbolizes…
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Old Major is like Karl Marx in that he
Old Major is like Karl Marx in that he
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What is the central (main) idea for the Beasts of England song?
What is the central (main) idea for the Beasts of England song?
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“Rings shall vanish from our noses/And the harness from our back/Bit and spur shall rust forever/Cruel whips no more shall crack” This stanza from “Beast of England” does all of the following EXCEPT …
“Rings shall vanish from our noses/And the harness from our back/Bit and spur shall rust forever/Cruel whips no more shall crack” This stanza from “Beast of England” does all of the following EXCEPT …
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Why did the work of organizing and teaching about the rebellion fall naturally with the pigs?
Why did the work of organizing and teaching about the rebellion fall naturally with the pigs?
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The theory of Animalism is like true Communism in that is
The theory of Animalism is like true Communism in that is
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The name change of “Manor Farm” to “Animal Farm” most likely represents
The name change of “Manor Farm” to “Animal Farm” most likely represents
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Which line from Old Major’s speech reveals to us the core message of The Seven Commandments?
Which line from Old Major’s speech reveals to us the core message of The Seven Commandments?
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Most of The Seven Commandments best represent:
Most of The Seven Commandments best represent:
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Old Major’s dream eventually encourages the animals to…
Old Major’s dream eventually encourages the animals to…
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If you wanted to best prove that George Orwell was actually a supporter of socialism and communism if it were practiced correctly, which evidence would you use to support your theory?
If you wanted to best prove that George Orwell was actually a supporter of socialism and communism if it were practiced correctly, which evidence would you use to support your theory?
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Why do Napoleon and Snowball take the lead at making resolutions for the farm?
Why do Napoleon and Snowball take the lead at making resolutions for the farm?
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"Comrades!" he cried. "You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege? Many of us actually dislike milk and apples. I dislike them myself. Our sole object in taking these things is to preserve our health. Milk and apples (this has been proved by Science, comrades) contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organisation of this farm depend on us. Day and night we are watching over your welfare. It is for your sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples. Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed in our duty? Jones would come back! Yes, Jones would come back! Surely, comrades," cried Squealer almost pleadingly, skipping from side to side and whisking his tail, "surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?"
Squealer is able to convince the animals that the pigs deserve the milk and animals by…
"Comrades!" he cried. "You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege? Many of us actually dislike milk and apples. I dislike them myself. Our sole object in taking these things is to preserve our health. Milk and apples (this has been proved by Science, comrades) contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organisation of this farm depend on us. Day and night we are watching over your welfare. It is for your sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples. Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed in our duty? Jones would come back! Yes, Jones would come back! Surely, comrades," cried Squealer almost pleadingly, skipping from side to side and whisking his tail, "surely there is no one among you who wants to see Jones come back?"
Squealer is able to convince the animals that the pigs deserve the milk and animals by…
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The revolution of the animals on Animal Farm has what effect on the rest of the animals throughout the country?
The revolution of the animals on Animal Farm has what effect on the rest of the animals throughout the country?
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“Nevertheless, [Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick] were both thoroughly frightened by the rebellion on Animal Farm, and very anxious to prevent their own animals from learning too much about it.”
What does this line most likely represent in history?
“Nevertheless, [Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick] were both thoroughly frightened by the rebellion on Animal Farm, and very anxious to prevent their own animals from learning too much about it.”
What does this line most likely represent in history?
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For Benjamin, the “unalterable law of life” involves all of the following EXCEPT…
For Benjamin, the “unalterable law of life” involves all of the following EXCEPT…
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The Battle of the Cowshed was the infamous skirmish that involved Animal Farm fending off an attack from Pinchfield Farm, Foxwood Farm and Mr. Jones. What is the importance of the Battle of Cowshed?
The Battle of the Cowshed was the infamous skirmish that involved Animal Farm fending off an attack from Pinchfield Farm, Foxwood Farm and Mr. Jones. What is the importance of the Battle of Cowshed?
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Mollie’s character and eventual actions most likely represent
Mollie’s character and eventual actions most likely represent
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“At the Meetings Snowball often won over the majority by his brilliant speeches, but Napoleon was better at canvassing support for himself in between times. He was especially successful with the sheep. Of late the sheep had taken to bleating ‘Four legs good, two legs bad’…and often interrupted…at crucial moments in Snowball’s speeches”
This segment plays on the general knowledge and connotations about real sheep in that they…
“At the Meetings Snowball often won over the majority by his brilliant speeches, but Napoleon was better at canvassing support for himself in between times. He was especially successful with the sheep. Of late the sheep had taken to bleating ‘Four legs good, two legs bad’…and often interrupted…at crucial moments in Snowball’s speeches”
This segment plays on the general knowledge and connotations about real sheep in that they…
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After Old Major’s death, Napoleon establishes himself as a leader partly through cultivating a reputation as
After Old Major’s death, Napoleon establishes himself as a leader partly through cultivating a reputation as
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“Silent and terrified, the animals crept back into the barn. In a moment the dogs came bounding back. At first no one had been able to imagine where these creatures came from, but the problem was soon solved: they were the puppies whom Napoleon had taken away from their mothers and reared privately. Though not yet full- grown, they were huge dogs, and as fierce-looking as wolves. They kept close to Napoleon. It was noticed that they wagged their tails to him in the same way as the other dogs had been used to do to Mr. Jones.”
In the excerpt, what do the dogs symbolize?
“Silent and terrified, the animals crept back into the barn. In a moment the dogs came bounding back. At first no one had been able to imagine where these creatures came from, but the problem was soon solved: they were the puppies whom Napoleon had taken away from their mothers and reared privately. Though not yet full- grown, they were huge dogs, and as fierce-looking as wolves. They kept close to Napoleon. It was noticed that they wagged their tails to him in the same way as the other dogs had been used to do to Mr. Jones.”
In the excerpt, what do the dogs symbolize?
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As soon as Napoleon takes over, what is the first change that he makes on the farm?
As soon as Napoleon takes over, what is the first change that he makes on the farm?
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Napoleon makes his first change to the farm after taking over because…
Napoleon makes his first change to the farm after taking over because…
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Initially, what do the pigs use to persuade the other animals after Napoleon takes over?
Initially, what do the pigs use to persuade the other animals after Napoleon takes over?
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Discuss the significance of the animals’ rebellion and the creation of the Seven Commandments. How do these elements serve as symbols for broader political ideas or historical events?
Discuss the significance of the animals’ rebellion and the creation of the Seven Commandments. How do these elements serve as symbols for broader political ideas or historical events?