Which historical event is Animal Farm primarily an allegory for?
a
The Industrial Revolution
b
The Russian Revolution
c
The French Revolution
d
The American Revolution
b
The Russian Revolution
The animals overthrow their human oppressors in order to establish a fair and equal society.
True
False
True
“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 the milk and eat those apples.”
This quote from Squealer is primarily an example of:
a
Foreshadowing
b
Propaganda
c
Accountability
d
Humor
b
Propaganda
The sheep change from chanting "four legs good, two legs bad" to "four legs good, two legs BETTER!" at the end of the story
True
False
False
A simple story that serves as an extended metaphor, representing a larger point about society or human nature, whose different characters may represent real-life figures, is ____________.
a
a fairy tale.
b
a vignette.
c
a fantasy.
d
an allegory.
d
an allegory.
“Beasts of England, beasts of Ireland,
Beasts of every land and clime,
Hearken to my joyful tidings
Of the golden future time.
Soon or late the day is coming,
Tyrant Man shall be o’erthrown,
And the fruitful fields of England
Shall be trod by beasts alone.
Rings shall vanish from our noses,
And the harness from our back,
Bit and spur shall rust forever,
Cruel whips shall no more crack.
Riches more than mind can picture,
Wheat and barley, oats and hay,
Clover, beans, and mangel-wurzels,
Shall be ours upon that day.
Bright will shine the fields of England,
Purer shall its water be,
Sweeter yet shall blow its breezes
On the day that sets us free.
For that day we all must labour,
Though we die before it break;
Cows and horses, geese and turkeys,
All must toils for freedom’s sake.
Beasts of England, beasts of Ireland,
Beasts of every land and clime,
Hearken well and spread my tidings
Of the golden future time. ”
The animal's song "Beasts of England" best supports which theme?
a
One must stay focused, unified, and positive in order to accomplish great things.
b
Be grateful for the life you have rather than dream of the impossible,
c
Life is filled with compromise in order to survive.
d
Singing is the best way to cure the blues.
a
One must stay focused, unified, and positive in order to accomplish great things.
Which of the following is NOT one of the original Seven Commandments of Animalism?
a
Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
b
Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
c
No animal shall kill any other animal.
d
No animal shall eat sweets.
d
No animal shall eat sweets.
"It was soon noticed that when there was work to be done the cat could never be found. She would vanish for hours on end, and then reappear at meal-times, or in the evening after work was over, as though nothing had happened."
This is an example of what type of characterization?
a
Direct
b
Indirect
b
Indirect
Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together. A white stripe down his nose gave him a somewhat stupid appearance, and in fact he was not of first-rate intelligence, but he was universally respected for his steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work."
This is an example of what type of characterization
a
Direct
b
Indirect
a
Direct
Read this excerpt from Chapter 6 and answer the following 4 questions.
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One Sunday morning, when the animals assembled to receive their orders, Napoleon announced that he had decided upon a new policy. From now onwards Animal Farm would engage in trade with the neighbouring farms: not, of course, for any commercial purpose, but simply in order to obtain certain materials which were urgently necessary. The needs of the windmill must override everything else, he said. He was therefore making arrangements to sell a stack of hay and part of the current year’s wheat crop, and later on, if more money were needed, it would have to be made up by the sale of eggs, for which there was always a market in Willingdon. The hens, said Napoleon, should welcome this sacrifice as their own special contribution towards the building of the windmill.
Once again the animals were conscious of a vague uneasiness. Never to have any dealings with human beings, never to engage in trade, never to make use of money — had not these been among the earliest resolutions passed at that first triumphant Meeting after Jones was expelled? All the animals remembered passing such resolutions: or at least they thought that they remembered it. The four young pigs who had protested when Napoleon abolished the Meetings raised their voices timidly, but they were promptly silenced by a tremendous growling from the dogs. Then, as usual, the sheep broke into ‘Four legs good, two legs bad!’ and the momentary awkwardness was smoothed over. Finally Napoleon raised his trotter for silence and announced that he had already made all the arrangements. There would be no need for any of the animals to come in contact with human beings, which would clearly be most undesirable. He intended to take the whole burden upon his own shoulders. A Mr. Whymper, a solicitor living in Willingdon, had agreed to act as intermediary between Animal Farm and the outside world, and would visit the farm every Monday morning to receive his instructions. Napoleon ended his speech with his usual cry of ‘Long live Animal Farm!’ and after the singing of Beasts of England the animals were dismissed.
Afterwards Squealer made a round of the farm and set the animals’ minds at rest. He assured them that the resolution against engaging in trade and using money had never been passed, or even suggested. It was pure imagination, probably traceable in the beginning to lies circulated by Snowball. A few animals still felt faintly doubtful, but Squealer asked them shrewdly, ‘Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed, comrades? Have you any record of such a resolution? Is it written down anywhere?’ And since it was certainly true that nothing of the kind existed in writing, the animals were satisfied that they had been mistaken.
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The main idea in this excerpt is:
a
The pigs must take all responsibility on Animal Farm since the other animals are unintelligent and forgetful.
b
Napoleon is showing that he is a capable and wise businessman, with Squealer his assistant and advisor tasked with sharing important information with the animals.
c
Snowball is the cause of all problems experienced on Animal Farm.
d
Once again, Napoleon is violating one of the original commandments, but Squealer is gaslighting the animals to belief they are wrong to think so.
d
Once again, Napoleon is violating one of the original commandments, but Squealer is gaslighting the animals to believe they are wrong to think so.
What is the significance of the sheep's penchant for chanting "four legs good, two legs bad," as they do in this excerpt?
a
The sheep symbolize people who blindly follow.
b
The sheep are a useful propaganda tool for Napoleon.
c
The sheep are easily manipulated.
d
All of the above.
d
All of the above.
What role do the dogs play in this excerpt and throughout the story? What might they symbolize?
a
Independent beasts, symbolic of those who stay out of politics.
b
Napoleon's faithful companions, symbolic of Soviet royal servants
c
Napoleon's enforcers, symbolic of the Soviet secret police
d
Hardworking farmhands, symbolic of people who labor.
c
Napoleon's enforcers, symbolic of the Soviet secret police
"Beasts of England" is later replaced by a poem by Minimus that states:
"Oh, how my soul is on Fire when I gaze at thy Calm and commanding eye, Like the sun in the sky, Comrade Napoleon! Thou art the giver of All that thy creatures love, Full belly twice a day, clean straw to roll upon; Every beast great or small Sleeps at peace in his stall, Thou watchest over all, Comrade Napoleon!"
Why reason does Squealer give for this change?
a
The "Beasts of England" was insulting to the animals.
b
The "Beasts of England" was too repetitive after such a long time.
c
It was a song to help in their rebellion, but now they have that perfect society they dreamed of in the song.
d
The animals took a vote and agreed to stop singing the song.
c
It was a song to help in their rebellion, but now they have that perfect society they dreamed of in the song.
"When asked whether he was not happier now that Jones was gone, he would say only ‘Donkeys live a long time. None of you has ever seen a dead donkey,’ and the others had to be content with this cryptic answer."
In this line, "cryptic" most likely means
a
mysterious and difficult to understand
b
silly and good-humored
c
rude and condescending
d
profound and wise
a
mysterious and difficult to understand
"Any animal caught singing it was given a flogging on the spot. And yet the song was irrepressible. The blackbirds whistled it in the hedges, the pigeons cooed it in the elms, it got into the din of the smithies and the tune of the church bells."
In the context of this line, irrepressible most likely means:
a
unsingable
b
annoying
c
unstoppable
d
charming
c
unstoppable
"He ordered the hens’ rations to be stopped, and decreed that any animal giving so much as a grain of corn to a hen should be punished by death. The dogs saw to it that these orders were carried out. For five days the hens held out, then they capitulated and went back to their nesting boxes."
In the context of these lines, "capitulated" most likely means
a
cried out
b
gave up
c
stood up
d
stormed out
b
gave up
"The pigeons who were still sent out to spread tidings of the Rebellion were forbidden to set foot anywhere on Foxwood, and were also ordered to drop their former slogan of ‘Death to Humanity’ in favour of ‘Death to Frederick.’ In the late summer yet another of Snowball’s machinations was laid bare. The wheat crop was full of weeds, and it was discovered that on one of his nocturnal visits Snowball had mixed weed seeds with the seed corn."
Based on the context of these lines, "machinations" most likely means
a
helpful tasks
b
funny jokes
c
devious schemes
d
careless mistakes
c
devious schemes
"It was fully realised that though the human beings had been defeated in the Battle of the Cowshed they might make another and more determined attempt to recapture the farm and reinstate Mr. Jones. They had all the more reason for doing so because the news of their defeat had spread across the countryside and made the animals on the neighbouring farms more restive than ever"
Based on the context of these lines, "restive" most likely means
a
loving, caring, nurturing
b
on edge, impatient, restless
c
content, satisfied, peaceful
d
loud, obnoxious, offensive
b
on edge, impatient, restless
Match the event from the story with the possible theme it supports
Column A
1.
The hens' revolt:
2.
Minimus's poem glorifying Napoleon:
3.
The pigs living in the farmhouse, drinking, hoarding milk and apples, etc.:
4.
The pigs walking upright:
Column B
a.Power and corruption can lead to becoming that which we once despised.
b.When ideals no longer matter more than an individual in power, any good in society becomes lost.
c.Even if those around you don't see the injustice, it is important to stand up for yourself and others.
d.Power can turn to greed.