Animal Farm

By George Orwell Chapter 1 4 Quiz

Part I: True / False Answer T for each statement that is true. Answer F if any part of the statement is false. Mark your answer in the space provided.
_____ 1. All the animals of Manor Farm agree to meet in the big barn after Mr. Jones has gone to bed. _____ 2. Major warns the animals that they must never adopt human vices and tells them that all animals are equal. _____ 3. Boxer and Clover, the cart-horses, are the least faithful disciples of Animalism. _____ 4. The Rebellion occurs one night, without planning, when Mr. Jones gets drunk and forgets to feed the animals. _____ 5. Snowball paints the Seven Commandments of Animalism on the end wall of the big barn. _____ 6. The animals first hay harvest is not as good as they hoped it would be. _____ 7. Snowball makes a flag from an old green tablecloth, on which he paints a hoof and horn in white. _____ 8. Snowball reduces the Seven Commandments to a single maxim, Four legs good, two legs bad. _____ 9. Snowball has prepared for the return of Jones by studying a book about Julius Caesars battles. _____ 10. Both Boxer and Snowball are awarded military decorations of Animal Hero, First Class. Part II: Multiple Choice For each question, place the letter of the best answer in the space provided. _____ 11. Major wants to settle the question of whether the wild animals are friends or enemies because a. he wants the animals to be completely united. b. He is upset by the dogs reaction to the rats. c. He fears that the wild animals will befriend man. d. He is unsure about the answer to this question.

_____ 12. Major summarizes the differences between friends and enemies by emphasizing that a. man and the animals have a common interest. b. There should be perfect comradeship among all animals. c. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy, and whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. d. All animals are equal. _____ 13. The major plot development of chapter two is that the a. pigs become the leaders of the animals. b. Animals state a successful rebellion. c. Animals break into the farmhouse. d. Animals develop seven rules of conduct. _____ 14. The rebellion was successful because a. the animals are guided by the rules of Animalism. b. The pigs devise a clever plan. c. The humans are unprepared for the sudden uprising. d. Mr. Jones is out of town. _____ 15. The animals accept the pigs leadership because the pigs a. possess superior knowledge b. produced the Seven Commandments c. are united in their beliefs d. led the rebellion against Mr. Watkins. _____ 16. The author gives the following description of Old Benjamin, the donkey: . He did his work in the same slow, obstinate way as he had done it in Jones time, never skirking and never volunteering for extra work either. About the Rebellion and its results he would express no opinion. 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. The best explanation of Benjamins meaning is that a. hard work shortens your life b. age brings wisdom c. only time will tell the truth about a new system d. it is safer to keep controversial opinions to yourself Part III: Development The development of a story occurs as readers continue to learn about the personality of the characters and the plot continues to unfold. Below are statements about the characters and plot of Chapters I & II of Animal Farm. For each statement, circle the letter of the choice that correctly explains how that aspect of characterization or plot develops in Chapters III & IV. The first one has been done for you.

Sample: Boxer was highly respected for his tremendous powers of work. [Characterization] a. Boxers strength helps pull the farm through. = Correct Answer. b. Boxer regrets hurting the stable lad. 17. The pigs are recognized as the smartest animals. [Characterization] a. The pigs claim to require all the milk and apples. b. The pigs supervise the other animals. 18. Mr. Jones neglects his farm and the animals. [Plot] a. The animals attack Jones and the other men when they try to recapture the farm. b. Jones shoots and kills Snowball. 19. The rebellion occurs even more quickly than the animals had hoped for. [Plot] a. Snowball reduces the Seven Commandments to a single slogan. b. News of the rebellion spreads like wildfire to neighboring farms. 20. Snowball is an especially inventive leader. [Characterization] a. Snowball plans the defense of the farm against the men. b. Snowball and Napoleon agree about the milk and apples. 21. Squealer, the animals said, could turn black into white. [Characterization] a. Squealer does not play a notable part in the Battle of the Cowshed. b. Squealer convinces the other animals that the pigs deserve all the milk and apples. Part IV: You become the teacher. From the list of Blooms Taxonomy, select one cue from four of the six competence levels and devise a multiple choice or short answer question as if you were the teacher. Use only cue for each chapter we have read so far. For example, you may choose the cue Explain from the Evaluation level and apply it to chapter 2 of Animal Farm. With this you may write a short answer question such as Explain how the animals were able to successfully take control of Manor Farm in such a short amount of time. Write your questions AND their answers (four possible answers for multiple choice and identify the correct answer OR 2-3 sentences for the short answer questions) on the back of this paper. In addition, label each question with the appropriate chapter from which the question applies to and which competence level you are addressing. Your cue does NOT have to be the first word in your questions. Knowledge Define, Tell, Show, Label, Name, Quote, When, Who, Where, Describe
Comprehension

Application Complete, Show, Examine, Modify, Relate, Show, Solve, Change, Apply

Analysis Order, Compare, Classify, Explain, Infer, Analyze, Select, Connect

Synthesis Combine, Create, Design, What if?, Compose, Prepare, Rewrite

Evaluation Decide, Rank, Convince, Judge, Explain, Support, Conclude, Compare, Summarize

Describe, Interpret, Contrast, Differentiate, Discuss, Summarize, Extend