Animal Farm

What is Boxer's one remaining ambition before his retirement?

• He wanted to work long enough to make sure that he and Benjamin are able to retire together.

• He wanted to see the windmill well underway before he retires.

• He wanted to make sure the windmill was completely finished before he retires.

• He wanted to make sure that he outlived Napoleon.

What was the purpose of the retirement plan?

• The retirement plan was put in place so that the pigs could keep the animals working even though they were older.

• It was a way for animals to keep receiving money for their labor on the farm and for them to make new friends.

• The retirement plan only worked for the pigs and the dogs; the other animals had to keep working until they dropped dead!

• It was a way for animals to retire with a pension; retired animals would have their own grazing area from a section of a larger field for pasture.

What was Squealer's rationale for the reduction of rations?

• Squealer said that readjustments had to be made as there were more mouths to feed.

• Squealer said that rations had to be reduced because Comrade Napoleon wanted to make sure that everyone had enough food to eat.

• Squealer said that readjustments had to be made because the animals were not working hard enough on the farm.

• Squealer said that rations had to be made due to the fact that the animals were being too greedy.

What was ironic about the animal' belief that they were truly their own masters and that the work that they did was for their own benefit?

• It was ironic because they felt that Mr. Jones was coming back, so they were scared to death of that possibility.

• It was ironic because the animals truly believed that they were going to get paid for their labors.

• It was ironic because they were finding comfort in a lie; they worked for Napoleon and were puppets to his own schemes.

• It was ironic because the animals knew that Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Jones were planning on retaking the farm.

According to Napoleon, what was the purpose of the Spontaneous Demonstrations?

• The celebrations were held once a month to remind the animals of who was in charge and what would happen if they didn't follow Napoleon's guidelines.

• The spontaneous demonstrations are a propaganda tool used by Napoleon to convince the animals that their lives were better than it seemed.

• The spontaneous demonstrations are held to remind the animals that they must keep singing "Beasts of England" and follow the seven commandments.

• The celebrations were held once a week to celebrate their struggles and triumphs.

What was the "real reason" for holding the spontaneous demonstrations?

• The celebrations were held once a month to remind the animals of who was in charge and what would happen if they didn't follow Napoleon's guidelines.

• The spontaneous demonstrations are a propaganda tool used by Napoleon to convince the animals that their lives were better than it seemed.

• The spontaneous demonstrations are held to remind the animals that they must keep singing "Beasts of England" and follow the seven commandments.

• The celebrations were held once a week to celebrate their struggles and triumphs.

What change is made to Animal Farm's government in April?

• It was proclaimed a democracy - every animal was given a vote on the council.

• It was proclaimed a republic - they elected Napoleon president.

• It was proclaimed a monarchy - they elected Napoleon king.

• It was proclaimed a dictatorship - the dogs were put in charge of the farm.

Why do you think the pigs allow Moses to return and talk to the animal about Sugar Candy Mountain?

• He is allowed to return because he tells the animals that they are lucky to live on Animal Farm because life is hard everywhere else.

• He is allowed to return because he tells funny jokes and stories and makes the animals laugh.

• He is allowed to return because it provides a distraction for the working animals for all the suffering they are feeling on the farm, so they own't revolt.

• He is allowed to return because it gives the animals a chance to meet and talk with their friends from the past and from other farms.

Why is retirement a myth on Animal Farm?

• All the animals are allowed to retire with they reach the age of twelve.

• No animal actually retires; even the setting aside of a pasture for retirement use is a myth.

• Animals can retire after they have finished rebuilding the windmill.

• Animals can retire after they have worked at the farm for ten years.

Which animals benefited from the rebellion?

• Boxer and Benjamin

• the hens

• the pigs and the dogs

• the goats and the sheep