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Animal Farm

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Young female horse who likes ribbons, sugar cubes and other luxuries.

a)

Benjamin

b)

Clover

c)

the cat

d)

Mollie

2.

The raven who talks about a place called "Sugarcandy Mountain".

a)

Mollie

b)

Boxer

c)

Pincher

d)

Moses

3.

The farmer who owns Manor Farm and treats the animals poorly.

a)

Mr. Jones

b)

Mrs. Muriel

c)

Mr. Napoleon

d)

Mr. Boxer

4.

Cynical, ill-tempered donkey who is the oldest animal on the farm and close friends with Boxer.

a)

Muriel

b)

Clover

c)

Boxer

d)

Benjamin

5.

The three adult dogs who have lived on the farm for a long time:

a)

Bluebell, Jessie, Pincher

b)

Mollie, Clover, Moses

c)

Boxer, Mollie, Clover

d)

Snowball, Mollie, Pincher

6.

Male horse who is the strongest but not the smartest animal on the farm.

a)

Squealer

b)

Napoleon

c)

Boxer

d)

Moses

7.

The name of the goat is ___.

a)

Muriel

b)

Mollie

c)

Clover

d)

Bluebell

8.

Character who disappears every time there is work to do:

a)

the cat

b)

the goat

c)

the goose

d)

the horse

9.

The last animal seen near the milk before it disappears.

a)

Squealer

b)

Snowball

c)

Old Major

d)

Napoleon

10.

Mature, motherly horse who is friendly with Boxer.

a)

Muriel

b)

Mollie

c)

Clover

d)

Jessie

11.

Old pig who teaches the animals about Animalism and talks of rebellion.

a)

Squealer

b)

Snowball

c)

Old Major

d)

Napoleon

12.

One of the pigs who leads Animal Farm. He paints the 7 commandments on the wall.

a)

Squealer

b)

Snowball

c)

Napoleon

d)

Old Major

13.

Animal who is very good at persuading other animals to agree with him.

a)

Moses

b)

Boxer

c)

Squealer

d)

Snowball

14.

The animal largely responsible for building the windmill:

a)

Boxer

b)

Frederick

c)

Benjamin

d)

Clover

15.

Animal who doesn't believe in the rebellion:

a)

Benjamin

b)

Boxer

c)

Clover

d)

Frederick

16.

This animal likes the gifts of humans and is seen talking to them:

a)

Clover

b)

the cat

c)

Muriel

d)

Mollie

17.

Animals who repeat every slogan they are taught.

a)

the puppies

b)

the chickens

c)

the sheep

d)

the goats

18.

Animal who led the Battle of the Cowshed but is then remembered as a coward and traitor.

a)

Boxer

b)

Squealer

c)

Snowball

d)

Mollie

19.

Why do the pigs assume (take control) leadership in Animal Farm?

a)

They are the bossiest animals

b)

They are the most intelligent animals

c)

They are voted into power

d)

They knew how to build windmills

20.

What is Sugarcandy Mountain?

a)

The name of a lullaby sung by the pigeons

b)

The mountain visible on Animal Farm’s horizon

c)

The animal’s version of “heaven”

d)

The setting for a story told by Mollie

21.

Which characters are used by Napoleon to enforce his laws?

a)

The dogs

b)

The sheep

c)

The Chickens

d)

Boxer

22.

How does Squealer explain Snowball’s absence?

a)

He was a traitor and a criminal

b)

Mr. Jones kidnapped him

c)

He went to lead the rebellions on other farms

d)

He died

23.

Why did the pigs claim they needed all the milk and apples?

a)

The pigs needed the milk and apples in order to remain smart and healthy

b)

They wanted to trade the milk and apples for supplies

c)

They did more work than the other animals

d)

They did not make this claim in the story

24.

Old Major's dream encourages ___.

a)

allegiance to Napoleon

b)

rebellion against man

c)

honor among animals

d)

toil  and commitment yields big rewards

25.
Why do the pigs assume leadership on Animal Farm?
a)
they were voted into power
b)
Old Major was a pig, so it was expected
c)
they were the most intelligent animal
d)
the horses declined the leadership
26.

Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer elaborated old Major's teaching into a complete system of thought called ___.

a)

Live Stock-ism

b)

Patriotism 

c)

Animalism

d)

Socialism

27.
Who is called Mr. Jones especial pet and a spy?
a)

Molly

b)

Snowball

c)

Boxer

d)

Moses

28.
Mr. Jones lost money from what event?
a)

Death of his wife

b)

A lawsuit

c)

A tornado 

d)

Death of his son

29.

What caused the animals to break into the store and rebel against Mr.Jones?

a)

they were frighten of the tornado

b)

they all were hungry

c)

they was a wolf on the farm

d)

the creek began to rise

30.
The animals were frightened to go inside what? 
a)

The farmhouse

b)

The barn

c)

The creek

d)

The slaughter house

31.

All the animals agreed that no animal must ever live in the farmhouse and that it should be reserved as a ___.

a)

 farm house

b)

museum

c)

church

d)

hospital

32.
What did the pigs teach themselves to do?
a)
harvest the hay
b)
read and write
c)
tend to the sick amimals
d)
talk in english
33.
The Seven Commandments were inscribed where?
a)
The barn
b)
The wall
c)
The museum
d)
On a rock near the creek
34.

How do the pigs change the fourth commandment?

a)

add, "with sheets"

b)

add, "with covers"

c)

add, "in a room"

d)

add, "with blankets"

35.
Which animal does the most labor?
a)
Napoleon
b)
Clover
c)
Muriel
d)
Boxer
36.
Which man does business for Animal Farm?
a)
Mr. Jones
b)
Mr. Pilkington
c)
Mr. Whymper
d)
Mr. Foxwood
37.
What did Napoleon say caused the destruction of the windmill?
a)

Mr. Jones

b)

A windstorm

c)

Mollie

d)

Snowball

38.

How does farm life for the animals become different in chapter 6?

a)

The animals work harder and harder, but they do not get as many things finished.

b)

There is much easier work than before, with more food and free time.

c)

Nothing has changed. The animals do the same amount of work and accomplish the same amount.

d)

The animals work harder, have a much bigger harvest, and enjoy more rights/freedoms

39.
Why was the windmill difficult to build?
a)
The animals don't work very hard.
b)
Snowball is slowing them down.
c)
The stones are large and the weather is bad.
d)
Humans keep coming in an destroying their work.
40.
What happens to the animals on Animal Farm who do not do the voluntary work?
a)

They are not allowed to sing Beasts of England.

b)

Half of their food rations are taken away.

c)

They must apologize to the other animals.

d)

Nothing.  It is just voluntary, so it is their choice.

41.
What does Squealer say about the meaning of "bed"?
a)

Anything to sleep on, like a pile of straw, is actually a bed.

b)

Animals do not need to worry about definitions because the word "bed" was invented by man.

c)

A bed is only a bed if you use blankets.

d)

The pigs are special, so they can sleep in beds if they want.

42.
What does Napoleon say might have to be sold to get the things needed for the farm?
a)

Calves

b)

Puppies

c)

Eggs

d)

Lambs

43.
Who does Clover ask to read the commandment about beds?
a)
Boxer
b)
Benjamin
c)
Muriel
d)
Snowball
44.

Which animal character is a goat? 

a)

Muriel

b)

Benjamin

c)

Squealer

d)

Clover

45.
What is the following animal? 
a)
Donkey
b)
Sheep
c)
Horse
d)
Mare and foal
46.

Who wrote Animal Farm?

a)

George Clooney

b)

George Spitwell

c)

George Elliot

d)

George Orwell

47.
express or state clearly
a)
liable
b)
perpetual
c)
maxim
d)
articulate
48.
believing the worst of human nature and motives
a)
cynical
b)
benevolent
c)
contemptible
d)
indignation
49.
 Over the years the animals worked like ______.
a)

Kings

b)

Peasants

c)

Slaves

d)

Animals

50.

The windmill is ___.

a)

Hard to build

b)

Holds unexpected difficulties

c)

Requires lots of stone

d)

All of the above

51.
Which animal is the hardest and most loyal worker?
a)

Clover

b)

Moses

c)

Snowball

d)

Boxer

52.
What does Napoleon decide to do with the humans?
a)

Trade

b)

Hunt

c)

Explore

d)

Work

53.

Napoleon rules the farm...

a)

Using fair and just methods

b)

Like a democracy

c)

Using trickery and deceit

d)

By treating the animals equally

54.
Napoleon and the other pigs sleep in Mr. Jones's beds with sheets on them.
a)
True
b)
False
55.

What stops the four young porkers from protesting?

a)

Fear of hunger

b)

Fear of Snowball

c)

Fear of violence

56.
What is Squealer able to do when talking to the animals?
a)
Interpret their dreams
b)
Use his creative imagination
c)
Make the animals doubt their own memories
57.
What have the pigs done to the commandments painted on the barn wall?
a)
Added words to change its meaning
b)
Added a new commandment
c)
Erased several of the original commandments
58.
What's the truth behind the destruction of the windmill?
a)
Snowball returned to the farm and destroyed it
b)
A tree fell on it
c)
It was destroyed by humans who returned to the farm
d)
Strong November winds blew it down
59.

has a big mouth and talks a lot:

a)

Napoleon

b)

Mollie

c)

Benjamin

d)

Squealer

60.

grandfatherly, inspires the rebellion

a)

Old Major

b)

Lieutenant Burke

c)

Farmer Jones

d)

Clover

61.

abuses the trust of the other animals and schemes behind the scenes to get what he wants

a)

Old Major

b)

one of the dogs

c)

Napoleon

d)

Mr. Jones

62.

strong, faithful, and hard-working; represents the lower class workers

a)

Clover

b)

Squealer

c)

Boxer

d)

Baxter

63.

Bluebell and Jesse give their puppies to ___. But instead of educating them, he raised them to be his enforcers and bodyguards.

a)

Clover

b)

Boxer

c)

Old Major

d)

Napoleon

64.
Why do the pigs assume leadership on Animal Farm?
a)
they were voted into power
b)
Old Major was a pig, so it was expected
c)
they were the most intelligent animal
d)
the horses declined the leadership
65.

What did old Major have that he wished to share with the other animals?

a)

A letter

b)

Mrs. Jones left over pie

c)

a song written by his mother

d)

a strange dream

66.
What word does Major us to address the animals in the barn?
a)

"Friends"

b)

"Family"

c)

"Clergy"

d)

"Comrades"

67.
What did Major mean when he used the word "tyranny"?
a)
cruel and oppressive government or rule
b)
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
c)
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
d)
design or destine for a particular purpose
68.
Man serves the interest of no creature except.......?
a)
himself
b)
earth
c)
a government
d)
a faith
69.
Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer elaborated old Major's teaching into a complete system of thought called
a)
Live Stock-ism
b)
Patriotism 
c)
Animalism
d)
Socialism
70.
What did the pigs teach themselves to do?
a)
harvest the hay
b)
read and write
c)
tend to the sick amimals
d)
talk in english
71.

Which word best describes Farmer Jones?

a)

caring

b)

negligent

c)

reliable

d)

thoughtful

72.

designs the plans for the windmill

a)

Mollie🎠

b)

Pilkington🧑🏻‍🌾

c)

Snowball🐷

d)

Frederick🧑🏻‍🌾

73.

Tells the animals about a wonderful place called Sugarcandy Mountain which they will all go to after they die:

a)

Moses🐦

b)

Pinkeye🐷

c)

Clover🐴

d)

Napoleon🐷

74.

Secretly trains the puppies as guard dogs

a)

Moses🐦

b)

Pinkeye🐷

c)

Clover🐴

d)

Napoleon🐷

75.

Has a personal motto to "work harder":

a)

Boxer🐴

b)

Old Major🐗

c)

Mr. Jones🧑‍🌾

d)

Benjamin

76.

Who had a dream and vision of a world without humans?

a)

Boxer🐴

b)

Old Major🐗

c)

Mr. Jones🧑‍🌾

d)

Benjamin