Animal Farm Chapter 1-5
Authored by Crystal Laney
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9th Grade
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This quiz covers George Orwell's *Animal Farm*, focusing specifically on the foundational chapters 1-5 where the rebellion occurs and the initial power structures are established. The content is appropriate for 9th grade students who are developing skills in literary analysis, character development, and thematic interpretation of allegorical texts. Students need a solid understanding of plot sequence, character motivations, and symbolic representation to successfully answer these questions. The quiz requires students to identify key events like the animal rebellion and Battle of Cowshed, distinguish between major characters and their roles (Old Major's philosophy, Napoleon's manipulation, Snowball's idealism), and recognize important symbols such as the farm's flag and the significance of "Beasts of England." Additionally, students must demonstrate knowledge of literary devices including rhetorical techniques, parallel structure, connotative language, and how Orwell uses character names meaningfully to reflect personality traits and roles within the allegory. Created by Crystal Laney, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This comprehensive assessment tool effectively supports classroom instruction by combining plot comprehension, character analysis, and literary device recognition in one cohesive evaluation. Teachers can use this quiz as a formative assessment after students complete the first five chapters to gauge their understanding before moving into the more complex political themes of the later chapters. It works excellently as a review activity before class discussions about power dynamics and corruption, or as homework to reinforce reading comprehension. The quiz can also serve as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before analyzing how the early events foreshadow the novel's tragic conclusion. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 for textual evidence, RL.9-10.3 for character development analysis, and RL.9-10.4 for understanding figurative language and literary devices within the context of allegorical literature.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Old Major, who/what is the
cause of all the animals’ problems?
a. Mollie
b. the rats
c. Mr. Jones
d. Napoleon
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who planned the Battle of Cowshed?
Napoleon
Squealer
Mollie
Snowball
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the animal rebellion happen?
The animals were starving and broke
into the food supply.
The farmer slaughtered a pig, and the
animals got angry.
Napoleon led the charge after Jones
kicked him out of the house.
Someone stole the milk, and the
animals thought it was Jones.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to Mollie in chapter 5?
She dies in the Battle of the
Cowshed.
She disappeared and was seen with a
human in town.
She was taken away and made into
glue.
Napoleon had her killed by the dogs
for her disloyalty to the rebellion.
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What maxim/saying do the sheep enjoy
saying?
Napoleon is always right!
Beasts of England I love you!
Four legs good, two legs bad!
Loyalty and obedience are
important!
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Snowball want to build?
a swimming pool
a windmill
a new barn
a house large enough for all the
animals
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
irresponsible farmer whose mistreatment led to the rebellion
Moses
Mr. Jones
Benjamin
Mollie
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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