Animal Farm Quiz

What did Mr. Jones do last before going to bed?

• He drew himself a last glass of beer from the barrel in the scullery

• He locked the hen-houses

• He kicked off his boots

• He snored

Who had a strange dream the previous night that needed to be communicated to the other animals?

• Mr. Jones

• Old Major

• Mrs. Jones

• Boxer

Where did the animals agree to meet to hear about Old Major's dream?

• In the hen-house

• In the scullery

• In the big barn

• On the farm

What is the name of the cart-horses mentioned in the text?

• Jessie and Pincher

• Bluebell and Clover

• Boxer and Clover

• Major and Boxer

What is Boxer described as?

• A small animal concealed in the straw.

• A mare approaching middle life.

• An enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high and very strong.

• The oldest animal on the farm.

How is Benjamin characterized in the text?

• He is the most respected for his steadiness of character.

• He is the oldest animal on the farm and worst tempered.

• He is a foolish, pretty white mare.

• He is a white goat with a good sense of humor.

What was Mollie doing during Major's speech?

• She was grazing outside with Boxer and Clover.

• She was drawing attention to the red ribbons in her mane.

• She was making a wall for the ducklings.

• She was listening attentively to what Major was saying.

What was the cat's behavior during Major's speech?

• The cat listened intently to every word Major said.

• The cat found the warmest place and purred contentedly without listening.

• The cat helped Clover make a wall for the ducklings.

• The cat was cheeping feebly with the ducklings.

Who was not present when all the other animals were comfortable and waiting attentively?

• Major

• The dogs

• Moses, the tame raven

• The horses

What does Major want to pass on to the other animals before he dies?

• His duties on the farm

• The details of his strange dream

• His wisdom and knowledge

• The secret to a long life