Which of the choices below was NOT a job Orwell had at some point in his life?
a
Soldier
b
Teacher
c
Priest
d
Journalist
c
Priest
How do the animals react to Old Major's speech?
a
They are skeptical and do not believe him.
b
They are confused and unsure of what to do.
c
They are inspired and excited for the future.
d
They are indifferent and do not care about his message.
c
They are inspired and excited for the future.
What does Old Major mean when he says that "all animals are equal"?
a
Animals and humans are the same.
b
All animals should have the same rights and opportunities.
c
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.
d
All animals should be treated exactly the same regardless of their abilities and circumstances.
b
All animals should have the same rights and opportunities.
When rats emerge into the barn during the farm animals' meeting, they decide to include them, saying "all animals are comrades""
True
False
True
A story (like Animal Farm) that is based on metaphor and symbolism to deliver a deeper message of moral, political, or religious significance is _________________.
a
a vignette
b
a tragedy
c
a narrative
d
an allegory
d
an allegory
Who is the oldest animal on the farm?
a
Old Major the pig.
b
Boxer the horse.
c
Benjamin the donkey.
d
Moses the raven.
c
Benjamin the donkey.
According to Old Major, why are the lives of animals "miserable and laborious"?
a
The animals are not intelligent enough to improve their lives.
b
The animals are lazy and don't work hard enough.
c
The animals are not capable of achieving happiness.
d
Humans steal the fruits of their labor.
d
Humans steal the fruits of their labor.
What is the main message Old Major wants to convey to the other animals?
a
Animals should try harder to be like humans.
b
Animals should work harder to make the humans happy.
c
Humans are the root cause of animals' misery.
d
Animals and humans should work together in harmony.
c
Humans are the root cause of animals' misery.
What is the purpose of the animals' meeting in the big barn?
a
To choose a new leader.
b
To plan a rebellion against the humans.
c
To have a party celebrating Old Major.
d
To discuss their dreams.
b
To plan a rebellion against the humans.
Orwell spent time living in poverty and even tried to go to jail because the experience would help him better understand
a
how to work toward social justice for all people.
b
how to budget his money.
c
how to avoid the "wrong" kind of people.
d
how to trick the system and get rich.
a
how to work toward social justice for all people.