What is Napoleon's new policy that he announces that deals with humans?

rewarding hard work with extra food brought in by humans

creating roles for animals to help with leading against the humans

allowing neighboring farmers to farm on their land

rebel and leave the farm to go with Snowball

side with Napoleon because he will help them with their eggs

award Napoleon medals for helping them in their rebellion

Why is the song Beasts of England banished?

the song is a hopeful one that makes promises that were not kept and that is best to be not remembered

the animals are angry that they do not have all that it promised

the rebellion is over and it is not needed because all of the animals are all satisfied with the promises of the song

a better one was created called Animalism Achieved

How does Napoloeon's status rise?

not seen as much in public and when he is it is always with a rooster and dogs

referred to as "Father of all Animals or "Comrade Napoleon"

The Battle of the Windmill

the windmill is attacked by Frederick and destroyed

an easy battle because the animals are stronger to protect their farm

Snowball aligns with Frederick to take over the farm

windmill is blown up by Mr. Jones

What happens to Boxer after he is hurt?

taken to be killed by the knacker

taken to be treated by the veterinarian

taken to live on the farm with Frederick

allowed to heal in the farmhouse with the pigs

Which is true with life on the farm at the end?

still hard work for animals, less rations for animals, Spontaneous Demonstrations

some success with farming due to the windmill

new pigs are born and given higher status

What does Squealer do with the sheep at the end?

teaches them a new song to go along with another change

sells them off to Pilkington because they are traitors aligned with Snowball

kills them because they do not follow along

gives them a higher status because they always listen

Who does Napoleon meet with at the end when they gather on Animal Farm ?

other pigs from neighboring farms who want to learn how to rule in the same way

a rebellious group of animals against him

a violent quarrel between Pilkington and Napoleon as well as the other farmers due to cheating in a card game

an animal rebellion where the animals defeat the pigs

Pilkington and Napoleon agreeing to work together to spread Animalism

double meaning - literal and symbolic

use of wit and humor to criticize or make fun of a group, institution, or society

a song of keeping control and totalitarianism

All of the following are privileges granted to pigs at the end of the novel except:

the piglets attend school at Pilkington's farm at Foxwood

other animals must yield to the pigs as they walk by

the pigs can wear ribbons on Sunday

beer is provided to each of the pigs, but no other animals

All of these statements best express major themes in the story except:

True love can be reached with acceptance and trust

violence and terror are clear signs of oppression an tyranny

Equality might be ideal, but it is never easy to reach

Questioning authority and those in power is justified.

ANIMAL FARM TEST

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8th - 9th Grade

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CCSS

RL.6.3, RL.8.3, RL.8.1

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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of George Orwell's *Animal Farm*, targeting 9th grade English students studying allegorical literature. The questions evaluate multiple layers of comprehension, from basic plot recall and character identification to sophisticated analysis of symbolic meaning and thematic interpretation. Students must demonstrate mastery of key narrative events like Old Major's dream, the Battle of the Cowshed, and the windmill's destruction, while also understanding character motivations and the progression of Napoleon's rise to power. The quiz requires students to connect the literal story to its allegorical significance, particularly the parallels between characters and historical figures from the Russian Revolution. Students need strong analytical skills to identify themes of corruption, propaganda, and the cyclical nature of oppression, as well as the ability to distinguish between surface-level plot points and deeper symbolic meanings. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying allegorical literature and dystopian fiction in grades 8-9. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehensive unit test following the complete reading of *Animal Farm*, or as a review tool to reinforce key concepts before final assessments. Teachers can utilize individual sections for formative assessment throughout the reading process, using plot-based questions as chapter quizzes and thematic questions for deeper discussion prompts. The quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 (textual evidence), RL.9-10.2 (theme development), RL.9-10.3 (character analysis), and RL.9-10.9 (analysis of texts with similar themes), while supporting students' ability to analyze how authors use allegory to critique political systems and explore universal themes of power and corruption.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Whose dream do the animals gather to hear?

Napoleon

Stalin, Lenin, Trotsky, and Marx

Old Major

The dream of revolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What breaks up the first meeting that the animals have together?

Napoleon's call for his attack dogs

Old Major's death after his speech

The pigs sending everyone off to get ready for rebellion

Mr. Jones fires his shotgun

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is one idea that Beasts of England brings up?

all of the things the animals are controlled by will go away

kill all men

Bring Napoleon into power
bring Napoleon or Snowball into power

animals will go to Sugarcandy Mountain

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Mollie most concerned about?

her food

ribbons and sugar

a warm stable

overthrowing Mr. Jones

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Boxer's first motto?

Four legs good. Two legs bad.

All animals are comrades.

Tyrant man shall be overthrown.

I will work harder.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is one of the first sly things that the pigs do to show a higher status before outwardly breaking commandments?

take the apples and milk for themselves

move into the farmhouse

kill animals who go against them

run Snowball off the farm

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What part does Napoleon play in the Battle of the Cowshed?

he leads the ambush

he is wounded by Mr. Jones

he sides with Mr. Jones

his part is not mentioned

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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ANIMAL FARM TEST

30 questions

Whose dream do the animals gather to hear?

What breaks up the first meeting that the animals have together?

What is one idea that Beasts of England brings up?

What is Mollie most concerned about?

What is Boxer's first motto?

What is one of the first sly things that the pigs do to show a higher status before outwardly breaking commandments?

What part does Napoleon play in the Battle of the Cowshed?

Who wins the Battle of the Cowshed?

Whose idea was the windmill?

What is Napoleon's new policy that he announces that deals with humans?

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