Exploring Animal Farm: Chapters 1-2

The owner of the farm at the beginning of "Animal Farm" is (a)   .

• Mr. Jones
• Mr. Smith
• Mr. Brown
• Mr. White

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What type of animal is Old Major?

• A horse

• A pig

• A cow

• A sheep

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What is the name of the farm before the animals rename it?

• Animal Farm

• Manor Farm

• Green Farm

• Freedom Farm

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What is the main event that happens in Chapter 1?

• The animals rebel against Mr. Jones

• Old Major gives a speech

• The animals build a windmill

• Snowball is chased away

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Who wrote Animal Farm?

• Orville Redenbacher

• George Orwell

• George Clooney

• Adam Sandler

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What is the setting of "Animal Farm"?

• A city

• A forest

• A farm

• A desert

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What theme is introduced by Old Major's speech?

• The importance of education

• The power of dreams and visions

• The struggle for freedom and equality

• The value of hard work

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Why do the animals decide to rebel against Mr. Jones?

• They want more food

• They are inspired by Old Major's vision of a better life

• They want to travel the world

• They are bored

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Match the following songs with their significance.

• "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

• It is a battle cry for the animals

• "Beasts of England"

• It is a song about farming

• "Old MacDonald Had a Farm"

• It is a lullaby

• "Funeral March"

• It is a song of mourning

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What happens to Old Major after his speech?

• He becomes the leader of the farm

• He is chased away

• He dies

• He goes on a journey

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