Animal Farm Ch. 1 Review Quiz

Animal Farm Ch. 1 Review Quiz

Multiple Choice

What kind of animal is Major?

• human

• cow

• pig

• horse

Old Major is a wise, respected boar that is highly regarded by all the animals on the farm.

Multiple Choice

Why do the animals assemble after Mr. Jones goes to bed?

• to play poker

• to hear Major speak

• to start a rebellion

• to talk about the quality of food

Old Major's inspiring dream gives the animals the idea of animalism, a new life where the animals rule themselves.

Multiple Choice

Why does Major think he won't be around much longer?

• He is sick

• He is old

• He will be slaughtered

• He will be sold

"We are born, we are given just so much food as will keep the breath in our bodies, and those of us who are capable of it are forced to work to the last atom of our strength; and the very instant that our usefulness has come to an end we are slaughtered with hideous cruelty."

Page 3-Old Major's Speech

Multiple Choice

According to Major, "The produce of [their] labour is stolen by..."

• human beings

• looters

• other animals

• another farm

Multiple Choice

"...Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam."

Which of the following best defines the word ensconced as it's used in the above quote?

• established or settled in a comfortable place

• cruel government

• quick in movement

• animated

Fill in the Blanks

The farm animals voted that the

are their comrades.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the song they sing?

• Beasts of England

• Beasts of Ireland

• England Animals

• Ireland Animals

Multiple Choice

"...he was still a majestic-looking pig, with a wise and benevolent appearance..."

Which of the following best defines the word benevolent as it is used in the above quote?

• intending or showing kindness

• distrustful of human integrity

• cruel and oppressive

• quick and light in movement

Multiple Choice

"With the ring of the light from his lantern dancing side to side, he lurched across the yard, kicked off his boots at the back door..." is an example of what kind of figurative language?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

What inferences can you make about the rest of the book based on Chapter 1?

• The animals will continue to work for Mr. Jones.

• The animals will start a rebellion.

• The animals will run away from the farm.

• The animals will play tricks on Mr. Jones.