English I Final Exam

The novel is form of an allegory. Allegory means:

• epic, long narrative poem recounting heroic deeds

• a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

This novel is also a form of satire. Satire means:

• the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite

• the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of politics and other issues

According to Old Major, what is the cause of the animals’ problems?

• The animals’ own laziness

• The humans

• A lack of political power

• Environmental damage by the farmers

Old Major's dream encourages the animals on Manor Farm to…

• work patiently.  

• memorize “The Beasts of England.”

•  fight to enslave humans.  

• revolt against the humans.

Which event in history is represented by Mr. Jones being driven off the farm?

• The Russian Revolution

• The Cold War

• World War I

• Vietnam War

Why do the pigs assume leadership on Animal Farm?

• They are the bossiest animals.

• They are the most intelligent animals.

• Old Major was a pig, so it was expected.

• They were voted into power. 

Once the animals have chased the humans off the farm, what is the first thing they do?

• They destroy the farmhouse.

• They destroy the equipment used to enslave them.

• The throw a party and get drunk on alcohol.

What is Napoleon’s reaction to the animals’ agreement to build the windmill?

• He doesn't even know what a windmill is.

• He gives a speech and convinces the animals not to build it.

• He has the dogs chase Snowball off the farm, but then ends up supporting it later.

• He kills Snowball.

Which character(s) are used by Napoleon to enforce his laws on the other animals?

• Chickens

• Sheep

• Squealer

• Dogs

Why does Napoleon blame Snowball for many of the problems on the farm, including the destruction of the windmill?

• He believes that Snowball is to blame.

• He thinks that Snowball is a spy for the humans and other farmers.

• Snowball is his main rival and he uses him as a scapegoat.

• The animals hate Napoleon.