Chapter 6 Animal Farm Quiz 2024

Why is the windmill significant as a symbol in Chapter VI?

• It represents the pigs' growing dominance over the humans.

• It stands for the unity and strength of the animals’ rebellion.

• It is a metaphor for the utopian promises used to manipulate the animals into hard labor.

• It symbolizes the technological progress achieved by the animals.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Squealer manipulate the animals’ memories about the prohibition against trade?

• He produces written proof showing trade was always allowed.

• He blames the confusion on lies spread by Snowball.

• He suggests the animals’ memories are flawed and questions whether it was ever a rule.

• He states that trade is a necessary evil to secure the animals’ survival.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What theme is best illustrated by this excerpt: “It says, ‘No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets,’ she announced finally”?

• The inevitability of corruption

• The manipulation of language to justify hypocrisy

• The value of education in revolutionary societies

• The dangers of isolationism

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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 do the pigs’ actions in moving into the farmhouse contribute to the development of the plot?

• It demonstrates their need for privacy to govern effectively.

• It highlights their growing separation and privilege compared to the other animals.

• It represents their dedication to the farm’s progress.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the passage describing the animals’ grueling labor, “they grudged no effort or sacrifice,” reveal about their mindset?

• They work hard because they are afraid of punishment.

• They view their labor as essential to the greater good and believe in the collective benefit.

• They are forced to work due to Napoleon’s threats.

• They feel nostalgic for the days of Jones’s rule.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does Napoleon blame Snowball for the destruction of the windmill?

• Snowball had publicly vowed to sabotage the animals’ plans.

• Blaming Snowball unites the animals under Napoleon’s leadership and distracts from his own failures.

• The animals witnessed Snowball sabotaging the windmill during the storm.

• Napoleon believes Snowball has been secretly working with the humans.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the passage describing the animals’ grueling labor, “they grudged no effort or sacrifice,” reveal about their mindset?

• They work hard because they are afraid of punishment.

• They view their labor as essential to the greater good and believe in the collective benefit.

• They are forced to work due to Napoleon’s threats.

• They feel nostalgic for the days of Jones’s rule.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the animals’ acceptance of the altered commandments suggest about the effectiveness of propaganda in the story?

• A. Propaganda only works when backed by physical intimidation.

• B. Propaganda is ineffective unless the animals fully trust their leader.

• C. Propaganda is most effective when it exploits confusion and the inability to verify the truth.

• D. Propaganda only works because the animals fear Snowball.

What is the role of Mr. Whymper in the story at this point?

• He represents the collaboration between Animal Farm and the humans.

• He symbolizes Napoleon’s efforts to spread propaganda to neighboring farms.

• He is a neutral party that mediates disputes between the animals and humans.

• He exposes Napoleon’s hypocrisy to the other animals.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why do the animals continue to follow Napoleon?

• They fear the return of Jones and are reassured by Napoleon’s strong leadership.

• They are promised more food and better living conditions.

• They are unaware of any other way of life.

• Napoleon regularly acknowledges the sacrifices made by the animals.