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Animal Farm Chapters 9 & 10 Vocabulary

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? A regular payment made to a person, typically after retirement. Boxer looks forward to receiving a ____ at age twelve.

a)

pension

b)

allowance

c)

bonus

d)

stipend

2.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility. The animals' ____ is often disrupted by hard work.

a)

repose

b)

turmoil

c)

labor

d)

discord

3.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? Pertaining to a son or daughter. The young pigs are given special ____ treatment by the other animals.

a)

filial

b)

maternal

c)

hostile

d)

paternal

4.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? A hope or ambition of achieving something. The animals' ____ for a better life is constantly crushed by the pigs' tyranny.

a)

aspiration

b)

resentment

c)

confusion

d)

obedience

5.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Benjamin the donkey remains ____ throughout the changes on the farm.

a)

taciturn

b)

gregarious

c)

loquacious

d)

cheerful

6.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? Sullen and ill-tempered. Benjamin often has a ____ demeanor.

a)

morose

b)

cheerful

c)

energetic

d)

optimistic

7.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? Seeking to undermine an established system or institution. Any thoughts of a ____ nature are quickly put down by Napoleon.

a)

subversive

b)

benevolent

c)

obedient

d)

loyal

8.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing. The animals sometimes feel ____ for the early days of the Rebellion.

a)

wistful

b)

boastful

c)

resentful

d)

cheerful

9.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? To create or bring about an object or a situation by deliberate use of skill and artifice. The pigs ____ a story about Boxer's death.

a)

contrive

b)

destroy

c)

ignore

d)

forget

10.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Over time, the animals begin to feel ____ toward their situation.

a)

apathy

b)

zeal

c)

curiosity

d)

admiration

11.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? Obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments. The animals consider themselves ____ when they reach a certain age.

a)

superannuated

b)

innovative

c)

juvenile

d)

progressive

e)

modern

12.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? In every case or on every occasion; always. Squealer ____ has a new explanation for the pigs' actions.

a)

invariably

b)

occasionally

c)

rarely

d)

sometimes

13.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? (Of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly. Boxer is the ____ workhorse of the farm.

a)

indefatigable

b)

indifferent

c)

irritable

d)

invisible

e)

inflexible

14.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. The ____ between the pigs and humans is slowly fading.

a)

enmity

b)

affection

c)

curiosity

d)

agreement

15.

Which word fits the following definition from Animal Farm, Chapter 9? Deceitful and untrustworthy. Napoleon's actions are often ____, betraying the trust of the other animals.

a)

perfidious

b)

benevolent

c)

loyal

d)

innocuous

16.

Fill in the blank: A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution is called an _________. The pigs form a brutal _________, ruling the farm completely.

a)

oligarchy

b)

democracy

c)

monarchy

d)

anarchy

17.

Fill in the blank: A procession or a parade is called a _________. The pigs occasionally hold a small _________ to celebrate their "achievements."

a)

cavalcade

b)

banquet

c)

festival

d)

gathering

18.

Fill in the blank: With complete agreement, from all people involved, is described as _________. The animals _________ agree to the initial seven commandments.

a)

unanimously

b)

reluctantly

c)

secretly

d)

partially

19.

Fill in the blank: Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility is called _________. It is _________ upon the pigs to rule wisely, or so they claim.

a)

incumbent

b)

redundant

c)

imminent

d)

reluctant

20.

Fill in the blank: A soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation is called a _________. The pigs are able to make their own _________ to treat themselves.

a)

poultice

b)

ointment

c)

compress

d)

salve

21.

Fill in the blank: A violent uprising against an authority or government is called an _________. The animals' initial rebellion was an _________ against Mr. Jones.

a)

insurrection

b)

celebration

c)

treaty

d)

migration

22.

Fill in the blank: Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor is described as _________. The animals believed their rights were _________ after the rebellion.

a)

inalienable

b)

negotiable

c)

conditional

d)

temporary

23.

Fill in the blank: The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something is called _________. The pigs draw a clear _________ between themselves and the other animals.

a)

demarcation

b)

delegation

c)

declaration

d)

deprivation

24.

Fill in the blank: Relating to an owner or ownership is described as _________. The pigs take on a _________ attitude toward the farm.

a)

proprietary

b)

benevolent

c)

apathetic

d)

rebellious

25.

Fill in the blank: Silly and pointless is described as _________. The speeches given by the pigs are often _________, containing no real substance.

a)

fatuous

b)

lucid

c)

profound

d)

eloquent

26.

Fill in the blank: Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity is described as _________. Benjamin is the only truly _________ animal on the farm.

a)

cynical

b)

optimistic

c)

naive

d)

generous

27.

Fill in the blank: Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain is described as _________. Napoleon becomes increasingly _________, hoarding more for the pigs.

a)

avaricious

b)

benevolent

c)

indifferent

d)

generous

28.

Fill in the blank: To express strong disapproval or disagreement is to _________. The animals are too afraid to _________ with Napoleon about his decisions.

a)

expostulate

b)

concur

c)

applaud

d)

rejoice

29.

Fill in the blank: Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree is described as _________. The sheep are particularly _________ toward Napoleon.

a)

obsequious

b)

rebellious

c)

apathetic

d)

indifferent

30.

Fill in the blank: Sluggish and apathetic is described as _________. The animals grow more and more _________ as their living conditions worsen.

a)

lethargic

b)

vivacious

c)

gregarious

d)

meticulous