Animal Farm
Which details develop the central idea that the leaders believe that they deserve more than the other animals? Check all that apply.
"The animals had assumed as a matter of course that these would be shared out equally." "All the windfalls were to be collected . . . for the use of the pigs." "All the pigs were in full agreement on this point, even Snowball and Napoleon."
What evidence best supports the inference that Napoleon is falsely accusing Snowball of destroying the windmill? Check all that apply.
"The animals were shocked beyond measure to learn that even Snowball could be guilty of such an action." "Almost immediately the footprints of a pig were discovered in the grass." "Napoleon snuffed deeply at them and pronounced them to be Snowball's."
Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm. Which quotation from this passage is an example of foreshadowing?
"The farmhouse should be preserved as a museum. All were agreed that no animal must ever live there."
Which lines from the passage help develop dramatic irony? Check all that apply.
"They were conscious that they were not as other animals." "If they worked hard, at least they worked for themselves." "All animals were equal."
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which detail from the passage supports the idea that Orwell wrote this novel to demonstrate the horrors of totalitarianism?
"Until today, no animal had killed another animal."
Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm. Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that Mr. Jones is a reckless farmer?
"let fly a charge of Number 6 shot into the darkness"
Which excerpt from the text uses imagery to describe Boxer?
"nearly eighteen hands high"
What evidence supports the theme that belief can thrive even in dire situations? Check all that apply.
"they thought of how they had laboured" "what discouragements they had overcome" "they gambolled round and round the windmill, uttering cries of triumph"
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Animal Farm: Part 6
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Animal Farm: Part 8
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Which statement best explains why George Orwell chose to write a fable using animals as the major characters?
Because of its indirect approach, a fable about animals could deliver a political critique to a wider audience.
Which theme does this passage best reflect?
Belief can thrive even in dire situations.
Which animal does most of the heavy labor?
Boxer ( horse )
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. Which inferences about Boxer's motivations does the text support? Select two options.
Boxer is motivated by his commitment to Napoleon's ideas. Boxer is motivated by his own strong work ethic.
Which statement best explains how Boxer's values differ from Napoleon's in chapter 6 of Animal Farm?
Boxer values hard work, while Napoleon values power and success.
Which statement best describes how Boxer's response supports the author's purpose?
Boxer's acceptance shows how the working class could be manipulated by those in power.
Which statement best describes how Boxer's response supports the author's purpose?
Boxer's actions show that the working class may question authority in spite of propaganda.
What type of conflict is revealed in this passage?
Character vs. Character
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which social insight does Orwell develop in the passage?
Corrupt leaders use propaganda to push their agendas.
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which statement best summarizes the theme of this passage?
Dictators often experience lavish lifestyles compared to other citizens.
Which statement best summarizes the overall theme of chapters 8 and 9?
Dictators, who at first promote virtuous ideals, become the worst enemies of the people whose lives they claim to improve.
What is the best summary of the theme revealed in this passage?
Dictatorships use propaganda to control decision-making in a government.
Which statement best explains Orwell's use of irony in this passage?
Dramatic irony occurs because the reader knows that Napoleon won't die—he drank too much alcohol.
Which statements describe elements or characteristics of a typical fable? Select three options.
Fables are typically short. Fables typically have animal characters. Fables typically teach a lesson.
Which statement best explains why Benjamin seems disinterested in the rebellion?
He believes that little will change on the farm now that the animals are in charge.
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. Which statement best explains why Mr. Whymper serves as an intermediary for Animal Farm?
He is motivated by financial success.
Which inferences about Squealer's motivation for using propaganda does the passage support? Check all that apply.
He lies to keep the other animals from rebelling. He does not want to lose his position of power and comfort. He wants to enjoy privileges that the other animals do not have.
Which statement best identifies Mr. Whymper's motivation for visiting the farm?
He sees an opportunity to make money and wants to discuss business.
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. What do Squealer's actions in this passage suggest about his values?
He values his own comfort.
What is the best explanation of Snowball's values?
He values intellectual effort and careful planning.
Based on the historical context of the Great Purge, what is the best explanation of Orwell's purpose in writing Animal Farm?
He wanted to expose violent tactics used by oppressive governments.
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. 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.
What is Orwell's primary reason for writing chapter 10 of Animal Farm?
He wants to show that the pigs have become identical to the human farmers, just as Stalin and other communists became like the aristocrats they replaced.
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. What are Squealer's motivations for mentioning Snowball in this context? Select three options.
He wants to undermine Snowball's credibility by mentioning him. He wants to suppress a potential uprising of the animals. He wants to distract the animals from learning the truth.
Which theme is revealed by Orwell's use of parody in this passage?
Ideals can become corrupted in practice.
Animal Farm: Part 5
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Animal Farm: Part 6
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Animal Farm: Part 7
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Animal Farm: Part 7
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Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. How does the pacing of this passage affect the reader's interpretation of the text? Select two options.
It creates suspense. It establishes a scene with details.
Read the passage from Animal Farm. How does the characterization of Napoleon reveal the author's purpose?
It illustrates that Napoleon is becoming more and more like a dictator.
How does Orwell's choice to create a satire and allegory support his purpose for writing Animal Farm? Check all that apply.
It mocks Soviet leaders by using pigs to represent their behavior. It creates a way for Orwell to expose a political system indirectly. It reveals the corruption of power through the actions of the pigs It shows the influence of propaganda by having the animals believe anything they are told.
How does the conflict that ends in Snowball's expulsion most advance the plot?
It propels Napoleon into the position of the new leader.
How does the central idea of this passage serve as social commentary
It shows how a power structure began to develop in a society that was meant to be classless.
Which statement best describes how the passage illustrates a satirical reversal?
It shows how the original principles and rituals of Animal Farm have been completely suppressed.
Which statement best summarizes the use of propaganda in this passage?
Napoleon uses Snowball as a scapegoat by blaming him for all of the troubles on the farm.
Read the excerpt from Animal Farm and the passage on the history of the Soviet Union. How do the conflicts in the Animal Farm excerpt relate to the events in the historical passage?
Napoleon uses his dogs to protect himself and oppress his opponents, just as Stalin used the secret police to shut down his opponents.
Read the excerpt from Animal Farm. What is the main conflict in this excerpt?
Napoleon wants the animals to protect themselves, but Snowball wants to encourage revolts elsewhere.
What is the best inference about Napoleon's motivation for blaming Snowball for destroying the windmill?
Napoleon wants to undermine Snowball and maintain control of the farm.
Which statement best summarizes the author's overall reason for writing chapter 7?
Orwell draws a parallel between Stalin's Great Purge and the deaths of a number of animals as an example of how dictators use fear to maintain power.
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 highlight how the sheep are repeating words that go against their self-interest.
How does Orwell use satirical techniques to develop the theme that ideals can be corrupted in practice? Check all that apply.
Orwell uses ridicule to mock the behavior of corrupt political leaders. Orwell uses reversal to show how political leaders can betray their original principals. Orwell uses parody to mimic the outcome of the Russian Revolution and the early Soviet Union.
Which statement best explains how Orwell uses irony to develop the theme that ideals can be corrupted in practice?
Orwell uses situational irony to expose the difference between expectations and reality.
How does Orwell's use of satire affect the meaning of this passage? Check all that apply.
Parody compares the pigs with human leaders in the real world. Exaggeration makes Pilkington seem ridiculous and similar to the pigs. Satire creates an attitude of contempt for the pigs' treatment of the other animals.
Which theme is best supported by this passage?
Power can corrupt anyone.
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Animal Farm: Part 7
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Which statement describes dramatic irony?
Readers know something about a situation that the character does not know.
Which statement best explains the effect of Squealer's propaganda on readers?
Readers think that the animals are naive to believe Squealer's lies.
Read the passage from Animal Farm. What social commentary about communist Russia does Orwell make with this excerpt?
Russians faced many challenges and struggles working on collective farms.
How does the use of satire and irony support Orwell's purpose? Check all that apply.
Satire allows Orwell to criticize Soviet communism indirectly. Orwell's satire ridicules communism so that its faults can be revealed. Orwell's use of irony allows the reader to distinguish between appearances and realities.
How does Clover's response support the author's purpose? Check all that apply.
She feels great despair, like many people in the Soviet Union. She was wrong to think that the strong would protect the weak. She is similar to peasants who thought that the rebellion would create a better world.
Which statement best summarizes Mollie's external conflict?
She wants to enjoy certain luxuries that animalism does not allow
Read the passage from Animal Farm. How does the characterization of Snowball best support the author's purpose?
Snowball, characterized as a traitor, shows how dictators use scapegoats to ramp up fear and keep control.
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which statement best summarizes the theme of this passage?
Some cannot recognize that they are being oppressed and lied to, even when faced with it firsthand.
Which plot events are key parts of chapter 7? Check all that apply.
Squealer announces that the animals will no longer sing "Beasts of England." The animals are told that Snowball visits at night and sabotages their efforts. Napoleon comes to an agreement with humans to sell them four hundred eggs a week. Napoleon orders the dogs to kill several of the animals that questioned his authority.
Read the passage from Animal Farm. How does Orwell use satire to achieve his purpose in this passage?
Squealer's speech mocks the obvious lies of political propaganda.
Which statement best infers Orwell's purpose in writing this passage?
The author wants to portray the ruthlessness of a dictator.
Which character responses best support the author's purpose in chapter 7? Check all that apply.
The dogs see to it that Napoleon's orders are carried out. Four pigs confess that they have been secretly meeting with Snowball. When the animals think about Snowball, they cannot sleep in their stalls. Three hens claim that Snowball incited them to disobey Napoleon's orders. When the hens learn that they have to give up their eggs, they become upset.
Which statement best identifies how the pacing in this passage contributes to the plot?
The issue of shortages foreshadows that the farm will experience difficulties in the future.
Which statement best explains the central idea of this passage?
The leaders believe that they should get more privileges than the laborers.
Which event appears to foreshadow future conflict?
The milk has disappeared
Which statement best explains the central idea of this passage?
The pigs do not do the same amount of physical work as the other animals
Which statement best explains why this passage is an example of irony?
The reader knows that there is a difference between what is expected and what occurs.
What plot techniques does the writer use to keep the reader engaged? Check all that apply.
The slow pace builds suspense. Foreshadowing hints at Boxer's fate.
Which statement best explains how the pacing reveals character in this passage?
The slow pace establishes Snowball's intelligence by showing his work process.
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. How does the pacing of this passage move the plot forward?
The slow pace helps develop Mr. Whymper's character with descriptive details.
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm. How does the pacing of this passage affect the reader's interpretation of the text?
The slowing pace of the text reveals details suggesting that even the rumors about Napoleon are probably propaganda.
How does Orwell use dramatic irony to reveal character?
The text shows that the animals are completely naive and unaware of their true situation.
Which statements are true about theme? Check all that apply.
Themes are observations about life. Themes can be stated in a sentence. Themes are messages a text conveys about a topic. Themes are rarely stated directly and need to be inferred by the reader.
Which statement best explains why the animals readily accept the increased workload?
They believe that all of their work benefits the community of animals and ultimately is for the best.
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which statement best summarizes the theme of this passage?
Those in power may spread propaganda to further their cause.
Which details support the central idea that people in power use lies and deceit to control others? Check all that apply.
You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in a spirit of selfishness and privilege? Day and night we are watching over your welfare."\ "It is for YOUR sake that we drink that milk and eat those apples.
Which conflicts are types of external conflict in a literary work? Select three options.
a character feuding with a close friend a character living in a harsh environment a character being judged by the community
What is an internal conflict in a literary work?
a conflict between a character and himself or herself
Which prediction is best supported by the foreshadowing in the passage?
a conflict over resources will begin
Which story is the best example of a satire?
a cruel ruler who is obsessed with fashion one day finds that his clothes have been replaced with potato sacks
Which literary device does Orwell most use to support his purpose in writing in this passage?
allegory, to show similarities between the farm and the Soviet Union
How does Orwell create an allegory of the Great Purge in the passage?
by depicting false confessions and brutality
How does Orwell use satire to achieve his purpose in this passage?
by having the pigs walk awkwardly on two legs as an imitation of humans
What technique is used in the passage to promote propaganda?
card-stacking
What are typical characteristics of propaganda? Select three options.
charged language mass distribution preconceived ideas
What human weakness does Orwell use this technique to mock?
conceit
Which plot events occur in chapters 8 and 9? Check all that apply.
he pigs reduce the animals' rations yet again. The pigs have Boxer killed, but they lie about him dying in the hospital. The animals rebuild the windmill with walls twice as thick as before. The pigs start drinking whiskey to excess and wearing green ribbons. Animal Farm is declared a republic, and Napoleon is elected president.
Which statement best explains why this passage is an example of irony?
he sheep, which are four-legged animals, are chanting about how two legs are better.
What propaganda technique does Squealer use to change the story of Snowball?
name-calling
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?
parody
What satirical technique does Orwell use in this passage?
ridicule
Which type of text ridicules something in order to expose or correct it?
satire
What is the definition of symbolism?
the use of objects to represent ideas or qualities
How do the animals initially react to the new story?
they wonder why they recall a different story
Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm. Which excerpt from the passage uses imagery to describe the scene?
"They rolled in the dew, they cropped mouthfuls of the sweet summer grass, they kicked up clods of the black earth and snuffed its rich scent."
Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm. Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that Old Major is wise?
"[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."
How does Orwell include social commentary in Animal Farm? Check all that apply.
He uses animal characters to point out some of humanity's faults. He develops universal ideas that can be applied to other aspects of life. He draws attention to social, cultural, and political issues that people often ignore. He bases characters on historical figures and portrays them negatively as a form of criticism.
How does Orwell use satire to support his purpose in this passage?
He uses parody to demonstrate the excesses of life in Russia prior to communism.
Which statement best explains why Orwell used fable, allegory, and satire to write Animal Farm?
He wanted to reach a wider audience by addressing the themes of oppression, suffering, and injustice without explicitly referring to current events.
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What is a defining characteristic of foreshadowing?
It aides the reader in predicting future events in the story.
Which statements are true of Marxism? Check all that apply.
It calls for the end of socioeconomic class divisions. It states that human society evolves through class struggle. It is based on principles outlined in The Communist Manifesto.
How does the conflict affect the reader?
It creates mystery and suspense
Why does George Orwell's Animal Farm qualify as dystopian fiction?
It describes a society wrecked by oppressive governments.
Why is this passage an example of exposition?
It introduces one of the main conflicts of the novel.
Which statements are true of an allegory? Check all that apply.
It is an extended metaphor. It has literal and symbolic meanings. It helps to communicate an abstract concept. It has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
What is the difference between a key detail and a minor detail?
Key details support the central idea, while minor details are helpful but less important.
Read the excerpt from Animal Farm. What conflicts are presented in this excerpt? Select three options.
Mollie is in conflict with herself because she wants to leave the farm. Mollie is in conflict with Clover because Clover sees Mollie with the farmer. Mollie is in conflict with the farm because she does not like her living conditions.
Which statements are true about the plot of Animal Farm? Check all that apply.
Moses gives a talk about a mysterious country called Sugarcandy Mountain. When the animals return from work, they notice that the milk has disappeared.
How do Snowball's plans for the farm affect Napoleon? Check all that apply.
Napoleon does not make any plans of his own. Napoleon says that the improvements will never happen. Napoleon seems to be waiting for Snowball's plans to fail.
How does Snowball's story serve as an allegory for Trotsky's life?
Napoleon drives Snowball away to gain control of the farm, which represents Stalin forcing Trotsky out to control the Soviet Union.
Read the excerpt from Animal Farm and the passage on the history of the Soviet Union. How does the conflict in the Animal Farm excerpt relate to the events in the historical passage?
Napoleon removes Snowball for his own purposes just as Stalin removed those in his own party.
Which statement best suggests a cause of the conflict between Napoleon and Snowball?
Napoleon wants to control all aspects of the farm and sees Snowball's idea as a threat.
Read the passage from Animal Farm. What is the central idea of this passage?
Napoleon wants to take the puppies away, and the other animals forget about them.
Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm.
Napoleon will rise as the only leader.
What is this philosophy based on?
Old Major's Teachings
What effect may become the result of the conflict?
One of the two pigs will ultimately lead.Snowball and
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Read the passage from Animal Farm. 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."
Which excerpt from chapter 2 of Animal Farm is an example of foreshadowing?
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."
Based on the foreshadowing in this passage, what is the best prediction regarding Mollie?
She will be at odds with the other animals on the farm.
Which statement best explains what causes Snowball to change the Seven Commandments?
Some animals are unable to learn all of the commandments.
Which statement best explains the central idea from the passage?
Squealer can make others believe anything, even lies.
How do conflict and causal relationships work together to advance the plot? Check all that apply.
Tension between Napoleon and Snowball causes shifts in the story, including changes to leadership on the farm. Snowball's plans for the windmill create effects that propel the plot toward an attack and his removal from the farm. The pigs' privileges suggest that future conflicts between the pigs and the other animals will advance the plot.
What is the name of the incident in which Farmer Jones tries to retake the farm?
The Battle of Cowshed
Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm. Which detail supports the idea that the farm is a symbol for Russia?
The animals expel Jones.
Read the passage from Animal Farm. What is the central idea of this passage?
The cat is lazy.
Which statement best explains how the details in the passage develop the central idea that people in power use deceit to control others?
The details show how Squealer turns unpleasant truths into persuasive lies to control the animals.
Which statement best explains how details in the passage develop the central idea that the leaders believe that they deserve more?
The details show that the pigs get privileges, while the other animals do all the labor.
How do the key details in the passage develop the central idea that a persuasive speaker can make others believe anything, even lies?
The details show why other animals might believe anything Squealer says.
Which casual relationship from the story is continuous?
The dogs chase Snowball away, leaving Napoleon as an unchallenged leader.
Which prediction is best supported by the foreshadowing in the passage? #2
The education of the pigs will create a social class conflict with the other animals.
Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm. Which prediction does this passage best support?
The farm will not belong to the animals in the end.
How does the first chapter demonstrate that the story is an allegory?
The hardworking animals on the farm represent the labor class of the Soviet Union.
Which statement best explains the central idea of this passage?
The pigs use lies and deceit to control the other animal
Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm. Which prediction does this passage best support?
The pigs will become more like the humans.
In Animal Farm, Animalism refers to communism. Which literary technique is this an example of?
allusion
Which evidence from the text best supports the conclusion that Clover represents the exploited working class? Check all that apply.
each was sold at a year old" "all your labour in the fields" "your bare rations and a stall"
What does the song "Beasts of England" symbolize in this passage?
freedom and solidarity
What feelings will the events in this passage most likely create for readers? Check all that apply. Check all that apply.
horror mystery surprise suspense
What must the reader do to analyze the causal relationship in a passage? Select three options.
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 techniques are used specifically to create satire? Select three options.
mimicry reversal exaggeration
Why does Orwell use allegory in Animal Farm? Select two options.
o expose the corruption of the communists in Russia to represent the struggles of the labor class in Russia
What does Snowball try to teach the animals to do?
read and write
What is an allegory?
story in which the entire work involves characters and actions that stand for abstract ideas or historic events
Which statements are true of the exposition in the first chapter of Animal Farm? Check all that apply.
t provides background about the Manor Farm and the current power structure. It introduces the main characters, including Old Major, Mr. Jones, Clover, and Boxer. It introduces the story's main conflict between the animals on the farm and the humans.
What does the name Seven Commandments suggest about the new laws?
that they are replacing the religious laws known as the Ten Commandments
Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm. What does Sugarcandy Mountain represent in the story?
the concept of heaven
How is Old Major characterized in this passage?
He desires more for the animals and thinks that they should be equal to humans.
What is the cause of animals on other farms becoming restless?
News of the rebellion has spread.
Animal Farm: Part 1
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Animal Farm: Part 8
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What do Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer call their philosophy?
animalism
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which propaganda technique is used in this passage?
hyperbole
What are the purposes of the imagery in this passage? Check all that apply.
to emphasize the cruelty of humans to create a sense of liberation to underline the reasons for rebellion to visualize the victory of the animals
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Based on the historical context of the Great Purge, which is the best explanation of Orwell's purpose in writing Animal Farm?
to explain to people the dangers of dictatorships and the loss of personal freedom
How does Orwell use satire in this passage?
to expose and condemn the corruption and character flaws of the pigs
What is the purpose of Squealer's use of propaganda?
to make the animals think that production is booming
Read the passage from Animal Farm. What was most likely Orwell's purpose for writing this passage?
to represent misled followers and their dashed hopes for better lives
Which theme is supported by Squealer's use of propaganda?
unquestioned loyalty is dangerous
What is indirect characterization?
when the author shows a character's traits through words and actions
Which excerpt from chapter 1 of Animal Farm is an example of direct characterization?
"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."
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which detail best supports the central idea that the animals felt pride in growing and supplying their own food?
"Every mouthful of food was an acute positive pleasure, now that it was truly their own food."
Which key details support the central idea that a persuasive speaker can make others believe anything, even lies? Check all that apply.
"He was a brilliant talker" "a way of whisking his tail which was somehow very persuasive" "he could turn black into white"
Which line from the passage best supports the description of Benjamin as "cynical"?
"He would say that God had given him a tail to keep the flies off, but that he would sooner have had no tail and no flies."
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which detail does Orwell include to support the theme that dictators care only about themselves and not those they rule?
"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 quotation best shows the use of irony?
"Nothing could be further from the truth!"
What evidence from the text best supports the idea that Old Major thinks that animals should be equal to humans? Check all that apply.
"Only get rid of Man, and the produce of our labour would be our own." "Almost overnight we could become rich and free." "That is my message to you, comrades: Rebellion!"
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which statement best explains how Orwell uses Boxer's response to support his purpose?
He uses Boxer's response to show how dictators control what others perceive to be true.
Which two animals often disagree with each other?
Snowball and Napoleon
Which evidence from the text supports the theme that dictatorships use propaganda to control decision-making in a state?
"Sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?"
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What is ironic about the pigs' activities in this excerpt?
They prohibited alcohol when they took control of the farm.
Relate the character of Clover to the historical context. Which group does she most likely represent from the time Orwell was writing?
the exploited working class
Read the passage from Animal Farm. Which details from the text support the claim that this passage is an allegory for the Great Purge? Select two options.
the false confessions extracted from the four pigs he slaughter of the pigs by the dogs at Napoleon's order
Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm. What do the tools such as bits, reins, halters, knives, and whips symbolize in the story?
the oppression of the working class under the tsar
