Animal Farm Themes

What theme describes the pigs changing the rules of Animalism to suit their own desires?

• Deception

• Idealism

• Exploitation

• Corruption

Tags

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 do the pigs ensure they remain in power over the other animals?

• By encouraging critical thinking

• By promoting equality among all animals

• By using physical power and education to their advantage

• By teaching all animals to read

What method does Squealer use to convince the animals their lives are improving?

• Physical evidence

• Honesty

• Propaganda

• Democratic voting

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Who is used as a scapegoat by the pigs?

• Napoleon

• Snowball

• Benjamin

• Boxer

What does the singing of 'Beasts of England' represent for the animals?

• A way to praise the pigs

• A method to pass time

• Their ideal world and hope

• A reminder of their oppression

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What kind of apathy does Benjamin represent?

• Unintentional

• Willful

• Forced

• Ignorant

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What leads to the animals' susceptibility to manipulation and deception?

• Their ability to read and write

• Their high level of education

• Their physical strength

• Their unquestioning trust in the pigs' leadership