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Animal Farm Chapter 2

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Define the term pre-eminent.

a)
Equal to others; average.
b)
Superior to all others; outstanding.
c)
Lacking in quality; mediocre.
d)
Inferior to all others; subpar.
2.

Define the term expounded.

a)
To ignore or overlook.
b)
To confuse or mislead.
c)
To summarize briefly.
d)
To explain or present in detail.
3.

Define the term spinney.

a)
A type of bird found in wetlands.
b)
A large open field used for farming.
c)
A term for a small village or settlement.
d)
A small area of trees or bushes.
4.

Define the term unalterable.

a)

temporary state of change

b)

easily changed or modified

c)

unable of being changed or modified

d)

something that can be adjusted or altered

5.

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

a)
Major's speech confused the more intelligent animals.
b)
Major's speech discouraged the animals from taking action.
c)
Major's speech had no impact on the animals' behavior.
d)
Major's speech motivated the more intelligent animals to organize for rebellion.
6.

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

a)
The pigs
b)
The sheep
c)
The horses
d)
The dogs
7.

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

a)
The cows broke into the storeshed to eat food.
b)
The cows were trying to escape from the farm.
c)
The cows were looking for shelter from the rain.
d)
The cows wanted to store their milk there.
8.

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

a)
The animals invited Mr. Jones to a feast.
b)
The animals repaired the farmhouse for Mr. Jones.
c)
The animals decided to work for Mr. Jones instead.
d)
The animals chased Mr. Jones and his men off the farm.
9.

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

a)

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

b)

The animals' food supplies, symbolizing their liberation..

c)

The crops in the fields, symbolizing their liberation..

d)

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

10.

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

a)
Snowball thinks Mollie should wear more colorful clothes.
b)
Snowball believes ribbons are a sign of rebellion.
c)
Snowball believes ribbons symbolize human oppression and luxury.
d)
Snowball wants to promote individualism among the animals.
11.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what did Squealer do that was so convincing to the other animals?

a)

Squealer the animals that everything was in their best interest, even when the pigs were clearly benefiting more than the others.

b)

Squealer convinced the animals that they should eat less to save food, even when the horses were clearly benefiting more than the others.

c)

Squealer claimed that the pigs were working harder than the other animals, even when the dog were the hardest workers

d)

Squealer argued that all animals should share the food equally because they were superior to all other animals.

12.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, which animal leaves the farm with the humans?

a)
Napoleon
b)
Boxer
c)
Mollie
d)
Squealer
13.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what impressed the animals about the Jones’ house?

a)
The lack of furniture in the Jones' house.
b)
The cleanliness and comfort of the Jones' house.
c)
The noise and chaos inside the Jones' house.
d)
The size and grandeur of the Jones' house.
14.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what ability do the pigs “reveal" that they have?

a)
The ability to build and repair structures.
b)
The ability to read and write.
c)
The ability to cook and clean.
d)
The ability to sing and dance.
15.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what does the author mean when he says Squealer can “turn black into white”?

a)
Squealer can manipulate the truth and deceive others.
b)
Squealer promotes honesty and transparency.
c)
Squealer is a loyal friend to the animals.
d)
Squealer encourages teamwork among the animals.
16.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what did the animals decide to do with the farmhouse?

a)
The animals decided to make the farmhouse a museum.
b)
The animals turned the farmhouse into a barn.
c)
The animals chose to live in the farmhouse.
d)
The animals decided to demolish the farmhouse.
17.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, why is it difficult for the pigs to convince the animals about the principles of Animalism?

a)
The pigs are too busy to explain Animalism to the other animals.
b)
The pigs have no interest in promoting Animalism among the animals.
c)
All animals are already familiar with Animalism and agree with it.
d)

Due to animals' lack of education and varying levels of intelligence.

18.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what are some of the animals’ objections to Animalism?

a)
All animals are fully supportive of Animalism without any objections.
b)
Some animals think Animalism will make them work harder for less reward.
c)
The animals believe Animalism will lead to more food shortages.
d)

Some animals object to the lack of luxuries they once enjoyed under human rule.

19.

In chapter 2 of Animal Farm, what did the animals remember the morning after the rebellion? How did they react?

a)

The animals remembered that they had overthrown Mr. Jones, and they reacted with joy and excitement.

b)
The animals decided to abandon the rebellion and return to their owners.
c)
The animals remembered their old lives and were sad.
d)
The animals forgot everything and felt lost.