Grade 9 Unit 3 Review

Excerpt 1: Chapter 3

"The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge, it was natural that they should assume the leadership. Boxer and Clover, the horses, worked tirelessly. Boxer’s personal motto was, 'I will work harder!' which he adopted as a solution to every problem. The others accepted this leadership, despite the inequalities it created."

What is the author’s claim about the role of the pigs on the farm?

• The pigs are essential for the farm's organization.

• The pigs’ leadership is based on their physical strength.

• The pigs exploit their knowledge to justify inequality.

• The pigs are reluctant to take on leadership roles.

Excerpt 1: Chapter 3

"The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge, it was natural that they should assume the leadership. Boxer and Clover, the horses, worked tirelessly. Boxer’s personal motto was, 'I will work harder!' which he adopted as a solution to every problem. The others accepted this leadership, despite the inequalities it created."

How does the sentence structure in this excerpt emphasize the inequalities on the farm?

• It uses short, declarative sentences to highlight facts.

• It contrasts the hard work of the animals with the passive role of the pigs.

• It relies on repetitive sentence patterns to show routine.

• It uses rhetorical questions to challenge the reader’s assumptions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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Excerpt 1: Chapter 3

"The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge, it was natural that they should assume the leadership. Boxer and Clover, the horses, worked tirelessly. Boxer’s personal motto was, 'I will work harder!' which he adopted as a solution to every problem. The others accepted this leadership, despite the inequalities it created."

What does the word "superior" most likely mean in the context of the excerpt?

• Dominant

• Advanced

• Arrogant

• Admirable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Excerpt 1: Chapter 3

"The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge, it was natural that they should assume the leadership. Boxer and Clover, the horses, worked tirelessly. Boxer’s personal motto was, 'I will work harder!' which he adopted as a solution to every problem. The others accepted this leadership, despite the inequalities it created."

What is the main idea of this excerpt?

• The pigs contribute more to the farm than the other animals.

• Boxer’s loyalty hides the exploitation by the pigs.

• Leadership on the farm is shared equally.

• The animals are unhappy with their leadership structure.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Excerpt 2: Chapter 7

"The animals were not certain what they would gain by building the windmill. Still, they toiled on in the belief that it would improve their lives. Squealer spoke frequently about the importance of sacrifice, reminding them that progress required suffering. Yet even as they worked, they could not shake a growing sense of doubt."

7. What is the tone of this excerpt?

• Hopeful

• Doubtful

• Celebratory

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Excerpt 2: Chapter 7

"The animals were not certain what they would gain by building the windmill. Still, they toiled on in the belief that it would improve their lives. Squealer spoke frequently about the importance of sacrifice, reminding them that progress required suffering. Yet even as they worked, they could not shake a growing sense of doubt."

How does the author use sentence structure to reflect the animals’ internal conflict?

• Long, complex sentences illustrate their struggles and confusion.

• Short, choppy sentences mimic their physical exhaustion.

• Repetitive phrases emphasize the monotony of their work.

• Questions provoke readers to empathize with the animals.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Excerpt 2: Chapter 7

"The animals were not certain what they would gain by building the windmill. Still, they toiled on in the belief that it would improve their lives. Squealer spoke frequently about the importance of sacrifice, reminding them that progress required suffering. Yet even as they worked, they could not shake a growing sense of doubt."

What persuasive strategy does Squealer use to convince the animals to continue building the windmill?

• Logical argument

• Emotional appeal

• Threats of violence

• Ethical reasoning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Excerpt 2: Chapter 7

"The animals were not certain what they would gain by building the windmill. Still, they toiled on in the belief that it would improve their lives. Squealer spoke frequently about the importance of sacrifice, reminding them that progress required suffering. Yet even as they worked, they could not shake a growing sense of doubt."

What does the phrase “progress required suffering” reveal about the pigs’ justification for the animals’ labor?

• They believe suffering is a necessary cost for improvement.

• They want to punish the animals for their disobedience.

• They see suffering as a temporary phase before prosperity.

• They use suffering as a way to gain sympathy from the animals.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Excerpt 3: Chapter 10

"The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which."

10. What is the main idea of this excerpt?

• The animals have lost all hope for freedom.

• The pigs have become indistinguishable from their oppressors.

• The pigs have successfully allied with the humans.

• The animals are celebrating their shared progress with humans.

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Excerpt 3: Chapter 10

"The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which."

What does the repetition of "pig to man" emphasize?

• The equality between the two groups.

• The corruption and betrayal of the pigs.

• The animals’ anger and oppression.

• The triumph of the rebellion’s original goals.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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