Question 11 (1 point)
"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
Question 12 (1 point)
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
Snowball is the cause of all problems experienced on Animal Farm.
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
The pigs must take all responsibility on Animal Farm since the other animals are unintelligent and forgetful.
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.
Question 13 (1 point)
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.
Question 14 (1 point)
What role do the dogs play in this excerpt and throughout the story? What might they symbolize?
a
Napoleon's enforcers, symbolic of the Soviet secret police
b
Napoleon's faithful companions, symbolic of Soviet royal servants
c
Independent beasts, symbolic of those who stay out of politics.
d
Hardworking farmhands, symbolic of people who labor.
Question 15 (1 point)
"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 animals took a vote and agreed to stop singing the song.
b
The "Beasts of England" was insulting to the animals.
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 "Beasts of England" was too repetitive after such a long time.
Question 16 (1 point)
"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
profound and wise
b
silly and good-humored
c
rude and condescending
d
mysterious and difficult to understand
Question 17 (1 point)
"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
charming
b
annoying
c
unstoppable
d
unsingable
Question 18 (1 point)
"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
stood up
b
gave up
c
stormed out
d
cried out
Question 19 (1 point)
"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
careless mistakes
b
devious schemes
c
funny jokes
d
helpful tasks
Question 20 (1 point)
"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
on edge, impatient, restless
b
loud, obnoxious, offensive
c
loving, caring, nurturing
d
content, satisfied, peaceful
Question 21 (4 points)
Match the event from the story with the possible theme it supports
Column A
1.
The hens' revolt:
The hens' revolt
2.
Minimus's poem glorifying Napoleon:
Minimus's poem glorifying Napoleon
3.
The pigs living in the farmhouse, drinking, hoarding milk and apples, etc.:
The pigs living in the farmhouse, drinking, hoarding milk and apples, etc.
4.
The pigs walking upright:
The pigs walking upright
Column B
a.Even if those around you don't see the injustice, it is important to stand up for yourself and others.
b.Power can turn to greed.
c.When ideals no longer matter more than an individual in power, any good in society becomes lost.
d.Power and corruption can lead to becoming that which we once despised.
1. a
2. c
3. d
4. b
answer 11-21
11. b (Indirect)
12. 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.)
13. d (All of the above)
14. a (Napoleon's enforcers, symbolic of the Soviet secret police)
15. c (It was a song to help in their rebellion, but now they have that perfect society they dreamed of in the song.)
16. d (mysterious and difficult to understand)
17. c (unstoppable)
18. b (gave up)
19. b (devious schemes)
20. a (on edge, impatient, restless)
21.
1. a (Even if those around you don't see the injustice, it is important to stand up for yourself and others.)
2. c (When ideals no longer matter more than an individual in power, any good in society becomes lost.)
3. d (Power and corruption can lead to becoming that which we once despised.)
4. b (Power can turn to greed.)
1 - a. Even if those around you don't see the injustice, it is important to stand up for yourself and others.
2 - c. When ideals no longer matter more than an individual in power, any good in society becomes lost.
3 - b. Power can turn to greed.
4 - d. Power and corruption can lead to becoming that which we once despised.
Question 11 (1 point)
To determine the type of characterization in the given passage, we need to examine how the character of Boxer is portrayed. The passage describes Boxer as an enormous beast, strong, and steady. It also mentions that he is not of first-rate intelligence but is respected for his character and work ethic. The characterization here is indirect because it does not explicitly state Boxer's traits but gives clues and descriptions that allow the reader to infer his characteristics.
Question 12 (1 point)
To determine the main idea in this excerpt, we need to analyze the information presented. The excerpt shows Napoleon announcing a new policy of engaging in trade with neighboring farms to obtain necessary materials for the windmill project. Some animals feel uneasy about this change as it goes against the original resolutions passed after Jones' expulsion. However, Squealer reassures them that there was never a resolution against trade and using money, and any doubts are attributed to lies circulated by Snowball. The main idea in this excerpt is that Napoleon is violating one of the original commandments, but Squealer gaslights the animals to believe they are mistaken.
Question 13 (1 point)
The significance of the sheep's penchant for chanting "four legs good, two legs bad" is that it symbolizes their blind obedience and unquestioning support for the pigs, particularly Napoleon. The sheep act as a useful propaganda tool for Napoleon, as their constant repetition of this slogan helps to manipulate and control the other animals.
Question 14 (1 point)
The dogs in this excerpt and throughout the story play the role of Napoleon's enforcers. They are described as growling and silencing any opposition raised by the four young pigs. They symbolize the Soviet secret police, who were responsible for maintaining control and suppressing dissent under Stalin's regime.
Question 15 (1 point)
The reason given by Squealer for replacing "Beasts of England" with Minimus's poem is that the animals have achieved their dream of a perfect society, and the song is no longer needed as a rebellion anthem. This reason suggests that the animals no longer need to fight against humanity, as represented by the lyrics of "Beasts of England."
Question 16 (1 point)
In this line, "cryptic" most likely means mysterious and difficult to understand. The donkey's response to whether he is happier after Jones is gone is cryptic because it does not directly answer the question and leaves the other animals guessing.
Question 17 (1 point)
In the context of this line, "irrepressible" most likely means unstoppable. The line describes how the song "Beasts of England" continues to spread and be sung by various animals, despite their attempts to suppress it. The song is described as being heard all around the farm, even in unexpected places.
Question 18 (1 point)
In the context of these lines, "capitulated" most likely means gave up. The hens initially refuse to give up their eggs as requested by Napoleon, but after their rations are stopped and the threat of death is imposed, they give in and return to their nesting boxes.
Question 19 (1 point)
Based on the context of these lines, "machinations" most likely means devious schemes. It is revealed that Snowball had mixed weed seeds with the seed corn during one of his nocturnal visits, which resulted in a crop full of weeds. This action is seen as a deliberate and cunning scheme to sabotage the farm's productivity.
Question 20 (1 point)
Based on the context of these lines, "restive" most likely means on edge, impatient, restless. The line describes how the news of the animals' victory in the Battle of the Cowshed has made the animals on neighboring farms more restless and potentially prone to making their own attempts to rebel against their human oppressors.
Question 21 (4 points)
- The hens' revolt: a. Even if those around you don't see the injustice, it is important to stand up for yourself and others.
- Minimus's poem glorifying Napoleon: d. Power and corruption can lead to becoming that which we once despised.
- The pigs living in the farmhouse, drinking, hoarding milk and apples, etc.: b. Power can turn to greed.
- The pigs walking upright: c. When ideals no longer matter more than an individual in power, any good in society becomes lost.