Animal Farm

This excerpt shows an example of conflict between the disapproving pigs and Napoleon. nature. themselves. Boxer.

A. Napoleon.

Which statement best explains why Mr. Whymper serves as an intermediary for Animal Farm? He is motivated by a desire for power. He is motivated by financial success. He is motivated by a sense of duty. He is motivated by a desire to help others.

B. He is motivated by financial success.

How are Boxer's values similar to Napoleon's in chapter 6 of Animal Farm? Both characters are motivated by the desire to construct the windmill. Both characters are motivated by the desire to have a successful harvest. Both characters are motivated by the desire to gain more power. Both characters are motivated by the desire to work hard.

Both characters are motivated by the desire to construct the windmill.

What is the central idea of this passage? Jessie and Bluebell miss their puppies terribly. Napoleon never agrees with anything Snowball does. Napoleon wants to take the puppies away, and the other animals forget about them. Snowball and the other farm animals want all of the dogs banished.

Napoleon wants to take the puppies away, and the other animals forget about them.

Which excerpt from chapter 1 of Animal Farm is an example of direct characterization? "The two cart-horses, Boxer and Clover, came in together, walking very slowly and setting down their vast hairy hoofs with great care lest there should be some small animal concealed in the straw." "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." "Clover made a sort of wall round them with her great foreleg, and the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep." "Last of all came the cat, who looked round, as usual, for the warmest place, and finally squeezed herself in between Boxer and Clover; there she purred contentedly throughout Major's speech without listening to a word of what he was saying."

"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."

Which event prompts Clover to look in Mollie's stall? Clover sees a man petting Mollie, but Mollie denies it. Mollie runs away and is never seen again. Clover discovers that Mollie has sugar and ribbons. Mollie makes excuses for not coming to work.

A. Clover sees a man petting Mollie, but Mollie denies it.

How does the characterization of Squealer support the author's purpose? Squealer's dramatic accusations draw parallels between him and Stalin's propagandists. Squealer's uncertainty shows that he is not a reliable ally of Napoleon and is ineffective with messaging. Squealer's ability to get the animals to listen to him shows that any animal can rise to be a leader in time. Squealer's humble interactions with the animals reflect the importance of equality and cooperation.

A. Squealer's dramatic accusations draw parallels between him and Stalin's propagandists.

Why does Orwell use allegory in Animal Farm? Select two options. to exemplify the successes of communism in Russia to expose the corruption of the communists in Russia to represent the struggles of the labor class in Russia to glorify life under the control of the tsars in Russia to criticize animal brutality by communists in Russia

B & C to expose the corruption of the communists in Russia to represent the struggles of the labor class in Russia

The events in Animal Farm mirror the real-life events of the Russian Revolution and the birth of the Soviet Union. This aspect of the novel is an example of which literary technique? irony parody reversal ridicule

B. parody

Which cultural event from communist Russia does this excerpt most likely allude to? the Bolshevik Revolution the end of the Allied invasion of Russia World War I the power struggle between Lenin and Stalin

B. the end of the Allied invasion of Russia

Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm. The two horses had just lain down when a brood of ducklings which had lost their mother filed into the barn, cheeping feebly and wandering from side to side to find some place where they would not be trodden on. Clover made a sort of wall round them with her great foreleg, and the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep. What does this passage tell us most about Clover? She is anxious. She is timid. She is protective. She likes ducklings.

C. She is protective.

Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. By the autumn the animals were tired but happy. They had had a hard year, and after the sale of part of the hay and corn, the stores of food for the winter were none too plentiful, but the windmill compensated for everything. It was almost half built now. How does the pacing of this passage affect the reader's interpretation of the text? A flashback to earlier events provides a pause in the pacing to slow events down. Foreshadowing of events provides information as to what will happen to the windmill. The pace of the text quickens to convey the characters' resolve to finish the windmill. The pace of the text quickens to move the story to its climax, the completion of the windmill.

D. The pace of the text quickens to move the story to its climax, the completion of the windmill.

Read the passage from Animal Farm The mystery of where the milk went to was soon cleared up. It was mixed every day into the pigs' mash. The early apples were now ripening, and the grass of the orchard was littered with windfalls. The animals had assumed as a matter of course that these would be shared out equally; one day, however, the order went forth that all the windfalls were to be collected and brought to the harness-room for the use of the pigs. At this some of the other animals murmured, but it was no use. All the pigs were in full agreement on this point, even Snowball and Napoleon. Squealer was sent to make the necessary explanations to the others. What is the central idea of this passage? The pigs are resolving to share the farm's resources equally. The other animals are starting to plot against the pigs. The pigs are planning to eventually expel the other animals. The pigs are exploiting their authority and becoming corrupt.

D. The pigs are exploiting their authority and becoming corrupt.

Which prediction does this passage best support? The Seven Commandments will become a new religion. Snowball will fall off the ladder and injure himself. The animals will not see the commandments on the wall. The pigs will eventually change the Seven Commandments.

D. The pigs will eventually change the Seven Commandments.

Which excerpt from chapter 2 of Animal Farm is an example of foreshadowing? "They [Jones and his men] had never seen animals behave like this before, and this sudden uprising of creatures whom they were used to thrashing and maltreating just as they chose, frightened them almost out of their wits." "These three [Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer] had elaborated old Major's teachings into a complete system of thought, to which they gave the name of Animalism." "Now, as it turned out, the Rebellion was achieved much earlier and more easily than anyone had expected." "She [Mollie] had taken a piece of blue ribbon from Mrs. Jones's dressing-table, and was holding it against her shoulder and admiring herself in the glass in a very foolish manner."

"She [Mollie] had taken a piece of blue ribbon from Mrs. Jones's dressing-table, and was holding it against her shoulder and admiring herself in the glass in a very foolish manner."

Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm. As soon as the light in the bedroom went out there was a stirring and a fluttering all through the farm buildings. Word had gone round during the day that old Major, the prize Middle White boar, had had a strange dream on the previous night and wished to communicate it to the other animals. It had been agreed that they should all meet in the big barn as soon as Mr. Jones was safely out of the way. Old Major (so he was always called, though the name under which he had been exhibited was Willingdon Beauty) was so highly regarded on the farm that everyone was quite ready to lose an hour's sleep in order to hear what he had to say. At one end of the big barn, on a sort of raised platform, Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam. Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that Old Major is wise? "Word had gone round during the day that old Major, the prize Middle White boar, had had a strange dream on the previous night." "Old Major (so he was always called, though the name under which he had been exhibited was Willingdon Beauty) . . ." "[Old Major] was so highly regarded on the farm that everyone was quite ready to lose an hour's sleep in order to hear what he had to say." "On a sort of raised platform, Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam."

"[Old Major] was so highly regarded on the farm that everyone was quite ready to lose an hour's sleep in order to hear what he had to say."

Which excerpts from the passage use imagery to describe an animal? Select two options. "with a reputation for getting his own way" "but was not considered to have the same depth of character" "All the other male pigs on the farm were porkers." "with very round cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble movements, and a shrill voice" "way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail"

"with very round cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble movements, and a shrill voice" "way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail"

What are the effects of Napoleon's announcement? Select two options. The animals are surprised and dismayed. Snowball runs out of the meeting and is expelled. Boxer faithfully takes the news to be a good idea. Napoleon runs after Snowball in anger. Napoleon's dogs threaten the pigs into silence.

A.The animals are surprised and dismayed. E. Napoleon's dogs threaten the pigs into silence.

How does Clover's response support the author's purpose? Select three options. Orwell shows that, like the people of the Soviet Union, Clover experiences deep sadness about the violence. Orwell shows that Clover had hopes similar to those of Soviet peasants—that life would eventually improve. Orwell shows that Clover discovers she is mistaken in believing that the powerful would protect the weak. Orwell shows that Clover correctly believes that the rebellion and the takeover of the farm solved the animals' difficulties. Orwell shows that Clover believes that all of the changes on the farm have been positive changes for the animals.

A B C Orwell shows that, like the people of the Soviet Union, Clover experiences deep sadness about the violence. Orwell shows that Clover had hopes similar to those of Soviet peasants—that life would eventually improve. Orwell shows that Clover discovers she is mistaken in believing that the powerful would protect the weak.

Which key details does Orwell include in this passage to support the central idea that the animals on Animal Farm had a great influence on animals at other farms? Select four answers. "Rumours of a wonderful farm, where the human beings had been turned out . . ." "A wave of rebelliousness ran through the countryside." "Bulls which had always been tractable suddenly turned savage." "Above all, the tune and even the words of 'Beasts of England' were known everywhere." "The human beings . . . pretended to think it merely ridiculous." "The human beings could not contain their rage."

A. "Rumours of a wonderful farm, where the human beings had been turned out . . ." B. "A wave of rebelliousness ran through the countryside." C. "Bulls which had always been tractable suddenly turned savage." D. "Above all, the tune and even the words of 'Beasts of England' were known everywhere."

What do Squealer's actions in this passage suggest about his values? He values his own comfort. He values other animals' opinions. He values the pigs' leadership. He values the animals' point of view.

A. He values his own comfort.

Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. It was about this time that the pigs suddenly moved into the farmhouse and took up their residence there. Again the animals seemed to remember that a resolution against this had been passed in the early days, and again Squealer was able to convince them that this was not the case. It was absolutely necessary, he said, that the pigs, who were the brains of the farm, should have a quiet place to work in. Why does Squealer tell the other animals that there is no resolution against the pigs moving to the farmhouse? He wants to keep the other animals submissive. He wants to get the pigs in trouble. He wants the other animals to be angry. He wants to remain calm and focused.

A. He wants to keep the other animals submissive.

How does the conflict in the Animal Farm excerpt relate to the events in the historical passage? Napoleon says that he and a special committee will make all the decisions, just as Stalin and his highest party members made all the decisions. The animals are unhappy with Napoleon's leadership style and want to rebel, just as the Russian people under Stalin wanted to rebel. Napoleon announces that he will bring together all the farms so that all the work and rewards are shared, just as Stalin took over all the farms for the state. The animals have to meet on Sundays to show their commitment to Napoleon, just as the people had to set Sundays aside in honor of Stalin.

A. Napoleon says that he and a special committee will make all the decisions, just as Stalin and his highest party members made all the decisions.

What is the central idea of this passage? Sundays are days of rest and ceremony on the farm. Snowball tries to convince everyone that England is green. Sundays are dedicated to planning how to overthrow humans. Snowball is becoming more and more like those he despises.

A. Sundays are days of rest and ceremony on the farm.

Read the excerpt from chapter 10 of Animal Farm. Then there came a moment when the first shock had worn off and when, in spite of everything—in spite of their terror of the dogs, and of the habit, developed through long years, of never complaining, never criticising, no matter what happened—they might have uttered some word of protest. But just at that moment, as though at a signal, all the sheep burst out into a tremendous bleating of— "Four legs good, two legs BETTER! Four legs good, two legs BETTER! Four legs good, two legs BETTER!" Which statement best explains why this passage is an example of irony? The sheep, which are four-legged animals, are chanting about how two legs are better. The sheep partake in a chant that they do not actually agree with about two legs being better. The sheep, after years of inaction, decide to take a stand about two legs being better than four. The sheep are stating that the pigs walk on two legs, which is an inaccurate description.

A. The sheep, which are four-legged animals, are chanting about how two legs are better.

What does the farmhouse represent in the story? a palace a jailhouse a church a storeroom

A. a palace

Which propaganda technique promotes the idea that a belief or course of action is popular? bandwagon name-calling repetition scapegoating

A. bandwagon

What is the definition of symbolism? the use of objects to represent ideas or qualities a reference to a well-known thing, person, or event the use of vivid language that appeals to the senses a text in which the plot and characters represent ideas

A. the use of objects to represent ideas or qualities

What is indirect characterization? when the author shows a character's traits through words and actions when a character expresses her true nature by acting in an opposite manner when the narrator tells what a character is like with an explicit description when a narrator is also a character in a story who provides internal thoughts

A. when the author shows a character's traits through words and actions

Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. 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. What does the text suggest about the values of the animals on Animal Farm in the beginning? Select two options. The animals value a profit. The animals value freedom. The animals value nonconfrontation. The animals value humans. The animals value trading.

B C The animals value freedom. The animals value nonconfrontation.

Which scenarios are examples of verbal irony? Select two options. Your best friend is concerned that you are not feeling well. "You sound like you've nearly lost your voice," she says. After finally finishing your paper for history, you drop it in a puddle of water. "Oh great! That is just what I need!" you exclaim. You are at the zoo when it starts to rain, and the elephants emerge from their stall. "The elephants seem to love the rain," you say. Your mom comes into your room and sees clothes strewn on the floor. "I think you're going to win an award for cleanliness," she says. You explain to your little brother why you know that Romeo and Juliet will not turn out well. "It says at the beginning that they are star-crossed lovers."

B D

Read the passage from Animal Farm. 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. A gander who had been privy to the plot had confessed his guilt to Squealer and immediately committed suicide by swallowing deadly nightshade berries. The animals now also learned that Snowball had never—as many of them had believed hitherto—received the order of "Animal Hero, First Class." This was merely a legend which had been spread some time after the Battle of the Cowshed by Snowball himself. So far from being decorated, he had been censured for showing cowardice in the battle. Once again some of the animals heard this with a certain bewilderment, but Squealer was soon able to convince them that their memories had been at fault. Which statement best summarizes the theme of this passage? Even heroes cannot be trusted with the success of a community. Those in power may spread propaganda to further their cause. The fight to gain power can cause best friends to become enemies. Great leaders empower others to do their very best.

B Those in power may spread propaganda to further their cause.

Which key details does Orwell include to support the central idea that Snowball uses his language skills to manipulate the other animals? Select four options. "It was also found that the stupider animals, such as the sheep, hens, and ducks, were unable to learn the Seven Commandments by heart." "After much thought Snowball declared that the Seven Commandments could in effect be reduced to a single maxim, namely: 'Four legs good, two legs bad.'" "'A bird's wing, comrades,' he said, 'is an organ of propulsion and not of manipulation. It should therefore be regarded as a leg.'" "The birds did not understand Snowball's long words, but they accepted his explanation, and all the humbler animals set to work to learn the new maxim by heart." "When they had once got it by heart, the sheep developed a great liking for this maxim, and often as they lay in the field they would all start bleating 'Four legs good, two legs bad!'" "This, he said, contained the essential principle of Animalism. Whoever had thoroughly grasped it would be safe from human influences."

B. "After much thought Snowball declared that the Seven Commandments could in effect be reduced to a single maxim, namely: 'Four legs good, two legs bad.'" C. "'A bird's wing, comrades,' he said, 'is an organ of propulsion and not of manipulation. It should therefore be regarded as a leg.'" D. "The birds did not understand Snowball's long words, but they accepted his explanation, and all the humbler animals set to work to learn the new maxim by heart." E."When they had once got it by heart, the sheep developed a great liking for this maxim, and often as they lay in the field they would all start bleating 'Four legs good, two legs bad!'"

Which detail best supports the idea that oppressive leaders use propaganda to achieve their goals? "The milk and the windfall apples (and also the main crop of apples when they ripened) should be reserved for the pigs alone." "Snowball and Napoleon sent out flights of pigeons . . . to mingle with the animals on neighbouring farms . . . and teach them the tune of 'Beasts of England.'" "Now if there was one thing that the animals were completely certain of, it was that they did not want Jones back." "By the late summer the news of what had happened on Animal Farm had spread across half the county."

B. "Snowball and Napoleon sent out flights of pigeons . . . to mingle with the animals on neighbouring farms . . . and teach them the tune of 'Beasts of England.'"

Which theme is revealed by Orwell's use of parody in this passage? Naïve citizens enable social division. Ideals can become corrupted in practice. The abuse of power is linked to the abuse of language. There is equality among people in power.

B. Ideals can become corrupted in practice.

How do the circumstances in the Animal Farm excerpt relate to the events in the historical passage? Napoleon has stolen the plans for the windmill from Snowball, just as Stalin took his ideas for industrialization and collectivization from Trotsky. Napoleon wants to make the farm an industrial power, just as Stalin wanted to make the Soviet Union an industrial power no matter the sacrifices. Napoleon uses Squealer to communicate his ideas to the animals, just as Stalin used his assistants to spread propaganda to the people. Napoleon sets forth a five-year plan to build the windmill, just as Stalin launched several five-year plans to build up industry and agriculture in the Soviet Union.

B. Napoleon wants to make the farm an industrial power, just as Stalin wanted to make the Soviet Union an industrial power no matter the sacrifices.

Which statement best explains how Boxer's response supports the author's purpose in writing an allegory? Orwell uses Boxer's inability to understand the carnage on the farm to show the rising consciousness of workers. Orwell uses Boxer's decision to avoid more carnage by working hard to show how the working class was manipulated. Orwell uses Boxer's decision to work harder to show that the working class would ultimately succeed in rebelling. Orwell uses Boxer's surprise at the carnage to show that the working class realized that they were being manipulated.

B. Orwell uses Boxer's decision to avoid more carnage by working hard to show how the working class was manipulated.

Which statement best explains how details in the passage develop the central idea that Boxer is kindhearted and does not want to harm even an enemy? The details show that Boxer is strong and capable of killing humans. The details show that Boxer is upset at the thought of killing the boy. The details show that Snowball supports Boxer's discomfort with war. The details show that Boxer is happy to learn that the boy survived.

B. The details show that Boxer is upset at the thought of killing the boy.

What is the best definition of propaganda? political messages that refute previously assumed facts biased or misleading information used to promote a cause or idea exaggerated information used to call attention to negative traits emotional messages that are shared privately through false ideas

B. biased or misleading information used to promote a cause or idea

Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm. Old Major (so he was always called, though the name under which he had been exhibited was Willingdon Beauty) was so highly regarded on the farm that everyone was quite ready to lose an hour's sleep in order to hear what he had to say. Which literary technique does this most exemplify? indirect characterization direct characterization direct parody satirical exaggeration

B. direct characterization

What does Sugarcandy Mountain represent in the story? the farm after the rebellion the concept of heaven a nation where people are free a farm for older animals

B. the concept of heaven

Which details in this passage are the best examples of satire? Select three options. the animals waiting patiently outside the pigs shouting angrily at the humans the pigs and humans being indistinguishable the animals watching the pigs and humans the 12 voices all sounding alike

BCE

Which events in Animal Farm correctly match historical events? Select three options. Marx's publishing of The Communist Manifesto parallels Snowball's development of various committees. The rebellion against Tsar Nicholas II parallels the animals' rebellion against Jones. Lenin's renaming of Russia to the USSR parallels Snowball and Napoleon's renaming of Manor Farm to Animal Farm. Stalin's takeover of the USSR parallels the humans' attack in the Battle of the Cowshed. The development of the Communist Party parallels the development of Animalism.

BCE The rebellion against Tsar Nicholas II parallels the animals' rebellion against Jones. Lenin's renaming of Russia to the USSR parallels Snowball and Napoleon's renaming of Manor Farm to Animal Farm. The development of the Communist Party parallels the development of Animalism.

What must the reader do to analyze the causal relationship in a passage? Select three options. describe the characters' actions from past events identify the cause of the action or event analyze the mood and tone of the passage consider the effects of the action or event evaluate the literary effects of the causal relationship

BDE identify the cause of the action or event consider the effects of the action or event evaluate the literary effects of the causal relationship

Which detail from the passage supports the idea that Orwell wrote this novel to demonstrate the horrors of totalitarianism? "It must be due to some fault in ourselves." "Only Boxer remained on his feet. He fidgeted to and fro." "Until today, no animal had killed another animal." "With one accord they all lay down as though huddling together for warmth."

C. "Until today, no animal had killed another animal."

How does this passage demonstrate the use of propaganda? Select two options. It demonstrates repetition because Squealer reminds the animals that they are free at the farm because of the work they are doing. It demonstrates hyperbole because Squealer exaggerates the figures related to positive developments of the farm. It demonstrates bandwagon because Squealer convinces the animals that everyone believes that life is better now than it was before. It demonstrates plain folks because Squealer explains why the pigs and dogs deserve better food rations than the other animals. It demonstrates glittering generalities because Squealer does not explain the claim that equality in rations would be contrary to the farm's ideals.

C E

How does this passage demonstrate the use of propaganda? It repeats the animals' accomplishments in the battle with Frederick over and over. It uses exaggerations to imply that the animals won the battle with Frederick. It glosses over the negative parts of the battle with Frederick while exaggerating the positive aspects. It uses farm animals to endorse the idea that the animals were victorious in the battle with Frederick.

C. It glosses over the negative parts of the battle with Frederick while exaggerating the positive aspects.

Which excerpt from chapter 1 of Animal Farm is an example of indirect characterization? "Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together." "He was twelve years old and had lately grown rather stout, but he was still a majestic-looking pig, with a wise and benevolent appearance." "She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with." "Benjamin was the oldest animal on the farm, and the worst tempered. He seldom talked, and when he did it was usually to make some cynical remark."

C. "She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with."

Which detail from the text best demonstrates the effect of totalitarianism on the animals? "Progress was made in the dry frosty weather that followed." "It had been decided to build the walls three feet thick." "They were always cold, and usually hungry as well." "For a long time the quarry was full of snowdrifts and nothing could be done."

C. "They were always cold, and usually hungry as well."

Which detail best supports the central idea that Snowball and Napoleon are fighting for power? "The other animals understood how to vote, but could never think of any resolutions of their own." "Even when it was resolved—a thing no one could object to in itself . . ." "Whatever suggestion either of them made, the other could be counted on to oppose it." "The Meeting always ended with the singing of 'Beasts of England,' and the afternoon was given up to recreation."

C. "Whatever suggestion either of them made, the other could be counted on to oppose it."

Which phrase from this passage best shows situational irony? "Clover was an old stout mare now" "She was two years past the retiring age" "no animal had ever actually retired" "setting aside a corner of the pasture for superannuated animals"

C. "no animal had ever actually retired"

How does the use of scapegoating support the theme in this passage? Even dictators will be mourned by those they oppressed for years. It is common for dictators to fear attacks by enemies both real and invented. Dictators will blame an invisible foe for problems in order to explain events. Most problems are caused by those who have been cast away for causing harm.

C. Dictators will blame an invisible foe for problems in order to explain events.

Which statement best explains how Orwell uses Boxer's response to support his purpose? He uses Boxer's response to show the importance and power of free speech. He uses Boxer's response to show that propaganda is not always effective. He uses Boxer's response to show how dictators control what others perceive to be true. He uses Boxer's response to show that total obedience will always be rewarded.

C. He uses Boxer's response to show how dictators control what others perceive to be true.

What is a defining characteristic of foreshadowing? It contains a reference to something readers will recognize. It uses vivid language that appeals to sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell. It aides the reader in predicting future events in the story. It provides an extended metaphor that continues until the end.

C. It aides the reader in predicting future events in the story.

What statement best explains the impact of the slow pacing in this passage? It illustrates a growing sense of community among the animals. It reveals new information about Napoleon in a small amount of text. It highlights the ways in which the animals are being silenced and controlled. It shows how Napoleon's leadership has progressed over a short period of time.

C. It highlights the ways in which the animals are being silenced and controlled.

ow does the conflict in the Animal Farm excerpt relate to the events in the historical passage? Snowball's quick escape under the hedge is similar to how Stalin was expelled. Snowball's ideas about work relate to the Stalin's efforts to gain total control. Napoleon removes Snowball for his own purposes just as Stalin removed those in his own party. Snowball's dream for the animals on the farm is the same as the dream of the Communist Party.

C. Napoleon removes Snowball for his own purposes just as Stalin removed those in his own party.

Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm. Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way. Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more inventive, but was not considered to have the same depth of character. Which prediction does this passage best support? Napoleon will be eaten by the humans. Snowball will run away from the farm. Napoleon will rise as the only leader. Snowball will start a new rebellion.

C. Napoleon will rise as the only leader.

How does Orwell use irony to develop the theme that the abuse of language is part of the abuse of power? Orwell uses irony to emphasize the sheep's insistence that they have changed their views on animalism. Orwell uses irony to show how the sheep are chanting in a way that disturbs the other animals. Orwell uses irony to highlight how the sheep are repeating words that go against their self-interest. Orwell uses irony to draw attention to the fact that the sheep are smart enough to communicate verbally.

C. Orwell uses irony to highlight how the sheep are repeating words that go against their self-interest.

Which statement best summarizes the theme of this passage? It is important to update the rules every so often to keep up with changing times. It is important not to speak out against those in charge; otherwise, you risk consequences. Some cannot recognize that they are being oppressed and lied to, even when faced with it firsthand. Unusual incidents that happen at night are best left to be solved by the elders in the community.

C. Some cannot recognize that they are being oppressed and lied to, even when faced with it firsthand.

How does Orwell use satire to achieve his purpose in this passage? Squealer represents the widespread range of Napoleon's authority. The animals' fear shows how a dictator manipulates people. Squealer's speech mocks the obvious lies of political propaganda. Jones assists with Snowball's illegal activities against Animal Farm.

C. Squealer's speech mocks the obvious lies of political propaganda.

All the animals were now present except Moses, the tame raven, who slept on a perch behind the back door. When Major saw that they had all made themselves comfortable and were waiting attentively he cleared his throat and began: "Comrades, you have heard already about the strange dream that I had last night. But I will come to the dream later. I have something else to say first. I do not think, comrades, that I shall be with you for many months longer, and before I die I feel it my duty to pass on to you such wisdom as I have acquired. I have had a long life, I have had much time for thought as I lay alone in my stall, and I think I may say that I understand the nature of life on this earth as well as any animal now living. It is about this that I wish to speak to you." Which historical figure does Old Major most likely represent? Tsar Nicholas II an imperial guard Vladimir Lenin Joseph Stalin

C. Vladimir Lenin

Which literary device does Orwell most use to support his purpose in this passage? point of view, to show how the characters perceive the bloodshed they have witnessed setting, to show that the unfinished windmill may be the cause of the revenge taken allegory, to show how the murders on the farm are similar to the murders ordered by Stalin satire, to poke fun at the shocked responses to the executions occurring on the farm

C. allegory, to show how the murders on the farm are similar to the murders ordered by Stalin

This excerpt is an example of conflict between a character and others society nature. self.

C. nature

"But is this simply part of the order of Nature? Is it because this land of ours is so poor that it cannot afford a decent life to those who dwell upon it? No, comrades, a thousand times no! The soil of England is fertile, its climate is good, it is capable of affording food in abundance to an enormously greater number of animals than now inhabit it. This single farm of ours would support a dozen horses, twenty cows, hundreds of sheep—and all of them living in a comfort and a dignity that are now almost beyond our imagining." Which event in Russian history does the sentiment of this passage most point to? the crowning of Nicholas II, and the bourgeois' enjoyment of luxuries the start of World War I, and Russia's hopes of benefitting from it the beginning of collectivization, and the idea that all should share in wealth the Soviet famine, in which so many people died due to poorly planned policies

C. the beginning of collectivization, and the idea that all should share in wealth

Based on the historical context of the Great Purge, which is the best explanation of Orwell's purpose in writing Animal Farm? to expose those who failed to prevent massive tragedies and oppression to explain the process by which most governments begin to collapse to explain to people the dangers of dictatorships and the loss of personal freedom to express a need for people to be loyal to their leaders and obey them

C. to explain to people the dangers of dictatorships and the loss of personal freedom

Read the passage from Animal Farm. Napoleon himself appeared at the meeting on the following Sunday morning and pronounced a short oration in Boxer's honour. It had not been possible, he said, to bring back their lamented comrade's remains for interment on the farm, but he had ordered a large wreath to be made from the laurels in the farmhouse garden and sent down to be placed on Boxer's grave. And in a few days' time the pigs intended to hold a memorial banquet in Boxer's honour. Napoleon ended his speech with a reminder of Boxer's two favourite maxims, "I will work harder" and "Comrade Napoleon is always right"—maxims, he said, which every animal would do well to adopt as his own. Which detail does Orwell include to support the theme that dictators care only about themselves and not those they rule? "Napoleon himself appeared at the meeting on the following Sunday morning and pronounced a short oration in Boxer's honour." "It had not been possible, he said, to bring back their lamented comrade's remains for interment on the farm, but he had ordered a large wreath to be made from the laurels in the farmhouse garden and sent down to be placed on Boxer's grave." "And in a few days' time the pigs intended to hold a memorial banquet in Boxer's honour." "Napoleon ended his speech with a reminder of Boxer's two favourite maxims, 'I will work harder' and 'Comrade Napoleon is always right'—maxims, he said, which every animal would do well to adopt as his own."

D

What is the main conflict in this excerpt? Snowball wants to build the windmill, but Napoleon thinks that other matters are more important. Napoleon believes that the farm does not need to be defended if others rebel, but Snowball disagrees. Snowball thinks that other farms are a threat, but Napoleon is more worried about Mr. Jones. Napoleon wants the animals to protect themselves, but Snowball wants to encourage revolts elsewhere.

D. Napoleon wants the animals to protect themselves, but Snowball wants to encourage revolts elsewhere.

Which detail does Orwell include to support the theme that a lack of education can make a person easier to oppress? "The pigs had sent out a large bottle of pink medicine which they had found in the medicine chest in the bathroom, and Clover administered it to Boxer twice a day after meals." "If he made a good recovery, he might expect to live another three years, and he looked forward to the peaceful days that he would spend in the corner of the big pasture." "It would be the first time that he had had leisure to study and improve his mind." "He intended, he said, to devote the rest of his life to learning the remaining twenty-two letters of the alphabet."

D. "He intended, he said, to devote the rest of his life to learning the remaining twenty-two letters of the alphabet."

Which statement best explains how Boxer's values differ from Napoleon's in chapter 6 of Animal Farm? Boxer values success, while Napoleon values good efforts. Boxer values truth, while Napoleon values cunning and deviousness. Boxer values teamwork, while Napoleon values independence. Boxer values hard work, while Napoleon values power and success.

D. Boxer values hard work, while Napoleon values power and success.

Read the passage from Animal Farm. As the summer wore on, and the windmill neared completion, the rumours of an impending treacherous attack grew stronger and stronger. Frederick, it was said, intended to bring against them twenty men all armed with guns, and he had already bribed the magistrates and police, so that if he could once get hold of the title-deeds of Animal Farm they would ask no questions. Moreover, terrible stories were leaking out from Pinchfield about the cruelties that Frederick practised upon his animals. He had flogged an old horse to death, he starved his cows, he had killed a dog by throwing it into the furnace, he amused himself in the evenings by making cocks fight with splinters of razor-blade tied to their spurs. The animals' blood boiled with rage when they heard of these things being done to their comrades, and sometimes they clamoured to be allowed to go out in a body and attack Pinchfield Farm, drive out the humans, and set the animals free. But Squealer counselled them to avoid rash actions and trust in Comrade Napoleon's strategy. How does the use of propaganda in this passage support the theme of Animal Farm? Rumors are spread about Frederick to keep the animals from leaving the farm to join his. Lies about Frederick's farm are told to enrage the animals and inspire them to work harder. Stories are told about Frederick's farm to help the animals appreciate how good they have it. Frederick's violence is exaggerated to promote distrust of humans and faith in their leader.

D. Frederick's violence is exaggerated to promote distrust of humans and faith in their leader.

Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm. "I have little more to say. I merely repeat, remember always your duty of enmity towards Man and all his ways. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. And remember also that in fighting against Man, we must not come to resemble him. Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his vices. No animal must ever live in a house, or sleep in a bed, or wear clothes, or drink alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or touch money, or engage in trade. All the habits of Man are evil. And, above all, no animal must ever tyrannise over his own kind. Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers. No animal must ever kill any other animal. All animals are equal." How does Orwell use satire to support his purpose in this passage? He uses parody to reveal the cruelness of communist leaders. He uses ridicule to make fun of the beliefs of revolutionaries. He uses parody to make the working class seem silly. He uses exaggeration to make communism appear too simplistic.

D. He uses exaggeration to make communism appear too simplistic.

Which statement describes dramatic irony? There is an unhappy ending for one or more of the characters. The events turn out in a way that is the opposite of what readers expect. A character says the opposite of what he or she means. Readers know something about a situation that the character does not know.

D. Readers know something about a situation that the character does not know.

Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. Every Monday Mr. Whymper visited the farm as had been arranged. He was a sly-looking little man with side whiskers, a solicitor in a very small way of business, but sharp enough to have realized earlier than anyone else that Animal Farm would need a broker and that the commissions would be worth having. The animals watched his coming and going with a kind of dread, and avoided him as much as possible. How does the pacing of this passage move the plot forward? The quick pace makes readers suspenseful and confused about Mr. Whymper. The quick pace allows the author to pass an uneventful period of time quickly. The slow pace helps to place emphasis on the animals' dread of Mr. Whymper. The slow pace helps develop Mr. Whymper's character with descriptive details.

D. The slow pace helps develop Mr. Whymper's character with descriptive details.

Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. Every human being held it as an article of faith that the farm would go bankrupt sooner or later, and, above all, that the windmill would be a failure. They would meet in the public-houses and prove to one another by means of diagrams that the windmill was bound to fall down, or that if it did stand up, then that it would never work. And yet, against their will, they had developed a certain respect for the efficiency with which the animals were managing their own affairs. What do the actions of the humans in this passage most reveal about their motivations and values? They are motivated by the completion of a task. They value others' contributions equally. They are motivated by others' failures. They value efficiency and accomplishment.

D. They value efficiency and accomplishment.

What is an internal conflict in a literary work? a conflict between characters who are related a conflict between a character and the environment a conflict between the two main characters in a story a conflict between a character and himself or herself

D. a conflict between a character and himself or herself

What is the best definition of allegory? a story in which animals act the opposite of how one would expect a piece of literature that uses humor to show human weaknesses a piece of literature that takes place in a magical, imaginary world a story in which the characters and events symbolize human truths

D. a story in which the characters and events symbolize human truths

In Animal Farm, Animalism refers to communism. Which literary technique is this an example of? foreshadowing imagery allegory allusion

D. allusion

Which type of text ridicules something in order to expose or correct it? allegory fable myth satire

D. satire

What is irony? the use of animal characters to teach a lesson or moral the use of characters and events to symbolize human truths the act of giving human characteristics to animal characters in a story the creation of a disconnect between what is expected and what occurs

D. the creation of a disconnect between what is expected and what occurs

What was most likely Orwell's purpose for writing this passage? to show that Clover is more sensitive to violence than the others to remind readers of Major's speech and the original rebellion to present Napoleon as a cruel leader unworthy of the animals' support to represent misled followers and their dashed hopes for better lives

D. to represent misled followers and their dashed hopes for better lives