Animal Farm Chapter 2

Define the term pre-eminent.

• Equal to others; average.
• Superior to all others; outstanding.
• Lacking in quality; mediocre.
• Inferior to all others; subpar.

Define the term expounded.

• To ignore or overlook.
• To confuse or mislead.
• To summarize briefly.
• To explain or present in detail.

Define the term spinney.

• A type of bird found in wetlands.
• A large open field used for farming.
• A term for a small village or settlement.
• A small area of trees or bushes.

Define the term unalterable.

• temporary state of change

• easily changed or modified

• unable of being changed or modified

• something that can be adjusted or altered

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what effect did Major’s speech have on the more intelligent animals?

• Major's speech confused the more intelligent animals.
• Major's speech discouraged the animals from taking action.
• Major's speech had no impact on the animals' behavior.
• Major's speech motivated the more intelligent animals to organize for rebellion.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, which animals began teaching the others the basics of Animalism?

• The pigs
• The sheep
• The horses
• The dogs

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, why did cows break into the storeshed?

• The cows broke into the storeshed to eat food.
• The cows were trying to escape from the farm.
• The cows were looking for shelter from the rain.
• The cows wanted to store their milk there.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what did the animals do to Mr. Jones and his men?

• The animals invited Mr. Jones to a feast.
• The animals repaired the farmhouse for Mr. Jones.
• The animals decided to work for Mr. Jones instead.
• The animals chased Mr. Jones and his men off the farm.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what did the animals destroy?

• The whips and chains used to control them, symbolizing their liberation.

• The animals' food supplies, symbolizing their liberation..

• The crops in the fields, symbolizing their liberation..

• The barn and tools used for farming, symbolizing their liberation..

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, why does Snowball tell Mollie she cannot wear ribbons?

• Snowball thinks Mollie should wear more colorful clothes.
• Snowball believes ribbons are a sign of rebellion.
• Snowball believes ribbons symbolize human oppression and luxury.
• Snowball wants to promote individualism among the animals.