Animal Farm 6

Read the passage from Ch. IX of Animal Farm which begins "For the next two days" and ends "another case of whiskey" (pp. 112-116). Use the passage to answer the following questions:

In the context of the passage, the first sentence of paragraph 2 implies that -

• Benjamin and Clover prefer working to tending to Boxer

• the knacker always comes in the middle of the day

• the pigs know that Boxer needs immediate medical help

• the timing of Boxer's removal has been carefully planned

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In paragraphs 2-7, Benjamin displays all of the following characteristics EXCEPT -

• impatience

• leadership

• submissiveness

• intelligence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Paragraph 11 reveals that -

• the pigs are using Boxer for their own benefit even after his death

• Boxer was loyal to the Rebellion and Napoleon to the very end of his life

• Boxer never realized the pigs' true intentions in sending him away.

• Boxer's last thoughts were of the windmill and all of his hard work

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following words in a glossary means the same as demeanor as it is used in paragraph 12?

• comportment - manner of behavior

• delineation - account of retelling

• eminence - status or position

• circumspection - attentiveness to possible consequence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

It was not possible to bring Boxer's remains back to the farm because -

• the veterinarian had performed an autopsy on Boxer

• Boxer had been butchered and his remains had been sold

• it would have cost too much money, and the animals had little money

• the pigs were unfamiliar with making arrangements for a funeral

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Napoleon's purpose for reminding the animals of Boxer's two favorite maxims is to -

• honor the memory of their beloved comrade

• demonstrate that hard work and loyalty are always rewarded

• influence the behavior of all the animals

• justify his own actions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

From information presented in paragraph 16, a reader can infer that -

• the pigs were happy that Boxer had been sent away

• all of the animals benefited from Boxer's death

• the pigs tried to drown their sorrow over Boxer's death by getting drunk

• the pigs had used the money from Boxer's sale to buy whiskey

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is the best summary of this passage?

• When Benjamin mistakenly informs the other animals that Boxer is being carted off to the knacker's, they attempt to prevent Boxer's departure. Squealer later assures them that they had been mistaken about where Boxer went because the van had not been repainted. Napoleon announces a memorial banquet for Boxer, and the pigs buy a case of whiskey to celebrate at the banquet.

• After Benjamin tells the other animals what is written on the van taking Boxer away, they try in vain to stop it. A few days later Squealer informs the animals that Boxer had died in the hospital in spite of the care he received, and that they had been mistaken to think he had been taken to the knacker's. Napoleon gives a speech in Boxer's honor, and the pigs hold a memorial banquet at which they get drunk on whiskey they have just purchased.

• When the animals hear that Boxer is being taken away to the hospital, they leave their work and race to the yard to say goodbye. Benjamin tries to convince them that Boxer is being taken to the knackers', but Squealer assures them that Boxer is definitely being taken to the hospital. Three days later Squealer announces Boxer's death, and the pigs hold a memorial banquet and drink whiskey in Boxer's honor.

• The animals attempt to stop the van taking Boxer away, but they are unsuccessful. Three days later Squealer informs them that Boxer had died and that with his dying words he had repeated his belief in the Rebellion and his faith in Napoleon. The pigs purchase a case of whiskey and get drunk at a banquet given in Boxer's honor.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2