Animal Farm Chapter One Comprehension Test

What is the name of the farm where this story takes place?

• Jones Landing
• Manor Farm
• Lake of the Pines
• Crystal Homes & Lakes

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What did old Major have that he wished to share with the other animals?

• A letter

• Mrs. Jones left over pie

• a song written by his mother

• a strange dream

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The word "ensconced" was used to describe how Major was seating on his bed of straw. What does this word mean

• establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
• surround and have or hold within
• act in a joking, frivolous way.
• affected by physical or mental illness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Who was the oldest animal on the farm and who was he devoted to?

• Benjamin/Boxer
• Bluebell/Pincher
• Muriel/Clover
• Jessie/Major

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

What word does Major use to address the animals in the barn?

• "Friends"

• "Family"

• "Clergy"

• "Comrades"

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the definition of the word used to address the animals in the barn?

• a companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization
• a person or thing that loses or has lost something, especially a game or contest.
• an advocate or champion of a particular cause or idea.
• a person who moves or travels behind someone or something.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

This story is based in what country?

• France
• Rome
• England
• Italy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Who did Major say was the only real enemy the animals had?

• hunger
• shelter
• man
• environment 

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What did Major mean when he used the word "tyranny"?

• cruel and oppressive government or rule
• the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
• feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
• design or destine for a particular purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Major called for a Rebellion! What does the word rebellion mean?

• a day or period of celebration, typically a religious commemoration.

• move back or withdraw

• extreme scarcity of food.

• an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4