Animal Farm Quiz: Ch. 7-10

What is the main theme explored in chapters 7-10 of Animal Farm?

• Consolidation of power and corruption of leadership

• The importance of education and knowledge in a society

• The role of propaganda in maintaining control

• Revolutionary ideals and the struggle for equality

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Napoleon consolidate his power in Animal Farm?

• Democracy, negotiation, compromise

• Propaganda, manipulation, force

• Transparency, accountability, honesty

• Education, empowerment, collaboration

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What are some examples of corruption in Animal Farm?

• The animals overthrowing the humans, the animals forming a democracy, the animals sharing resources equally

• The pigs altering the commandments, Napoleon using fear and violence, and the pigs taking more resources.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Describe the character of Napoleon and his role in the story.

• Napoleon is a kind and compassionate leader who promotes equality and justice.

• Napoleon is a weak and indecisive character who has no impact on the story.

• Napoleon is a loyal and trustworthy friend who helps the other characters in the story.

• Napoleon is a power-hungry and manipulative leader who represents the corrupting influence of power and critiques totalitarian regimes.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does propaganda play in Animal Farm?

• Promoting unity and equality among the animals

• Encouraging critical thinking and independent thought

• Providing accurate and unbiased information to the animals

• Manipulating and controlling the thoughts and actions of the animals

Multi-Select: Which are examples of propaganda used by Napoleon in the novel.

• Creating a false narrative about the Battle of the Cowshed

• Distributing propaganda posters praising his leadership

• Having Minimus write a song about him for the other animals to sing his praises.

• Spreading false rumors about Snowball

What does the windmill symbolize in Animal Farm?

• The windmill symbolizes the failure of communism.

• The windmill symbolizes the power struggle between the animals.

• The windmill symbolizes the importance of renewable energy.

• The windmill symbolizes the Soviet Union's Five-Year Plans for industrialization.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Explain the symbolism behind the dogs in the story.

• fear and aggression

• independence and aloofness

• friendship and respect

• playfulness and curiosity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the character of Squealer contribute to the theme of power and corruption?

• Squealer is a loyal and trustworthy character who helps the other animals

• Squealer is a character who challenges the ruling pigs and fights against corruption

• Squealer acts as the propaganda machine for the ruling pigs and manipulates language to maintain their control.

• Squealer is a minor character who has no impact on the theme of power and corruption

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Discuss the significance of the commandments changing throughout the novel.

• The commandments change because the animals realize that some of the original commandments were unrealistic and unattainable.

• The commandments change to reflect the changing dynamics and power structure on the farm.

• The commandments change because the animals become more educated and aware of their rights.

• The commandments change because the pigs want to share their power with the other animals.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9