Unseen 1
1. What is the core message Old Major tries to convey to the farm animals in his speech?
A) They should demand better food from Mr. Jones. B) Humans are the real enemy, and the animals must overthrow them. C) Building a windmill will solve all their problems. D) They should escape to another farm.
Humans are the real enemy, and the animals must overthrow them.
6. In the final scene, what shocking realization do the other animals have about the pigs and humans?
A) The pigs have become slaves to the humans. B) The pigs and humans are playing cards together and look identical. C) The pigs plan to leave the farm. D) The humans are plotting another attack.
The pigs and humans are playing cards together and look identical.
2. What is the name of the battle in which the animals defeat Mr. Jones and his men?
a) The Battle of the Barn b) The Battle of the Windmill c) The Battle of the Cowshed d) The Battle of Willingdon
The Battle of the Cowshed
1. How do the animals move the heavy stones for the windmill?
a) Using machinery bought from humans. b) Dragging them up a slope and toppling them over the edge of the quarry. c) Asking neighboring farmers for help. d) Abandoning the project as too difficult.
Dragging them up a slope and toppling them over the edge of the quarry.
3. How does Napoleon explain the banning of “Beasts of England”?
a) It is no longer needed because the rebellion is over. b) It is a human song. c) The animals sing it poorly. d) It makes the animals too emotional.
It is no longer needed because the rebellion is over.
2. What happens right before the animals’ meeting ends in Chapter 1?
A) The barn catches on fire. B) Snowball announces a new plan. C) Mr. Jones wakes up and shoots his gun. D) The pigs start arguing.
Mr. Jones wakes up and shoots his gun.
7. Why does Lady Macbeth ask spirits to “unsex” her?
A) She wants to become a witch. B) She wants to be cruel and remorseless instead of feeling feminine pity or weakness. C) She wants to disguise herself as a man to kill King Duncan. D) She wants to live forever.
She wants to be cruel and remorseless instead of feeling feminine pity or weakness.
3. Who is awarded “Animal Hero, First Class” after the battle?
a) Snowball and Boxer b) Napoleon and Squealer c) Clover and Benjamin d) The sheep who died
Snowball and Boxer
2. What new policy does Napoleon introduce to get materials for the windmill?
a) Trading with neighboring farms. b) Stealing from Foxwood Farm. c) Making the animals work on Sundays without food. d) Selling all the animals’ food rations.
Trading with neighboring farms.
1. How does Napoleon alter the Sixth Commandment?
a) By adding “without cause” b) By removing it entirely c) By changing “kill” to “hurt” d) By adding “except pigs”
By adding “without cause”
3. How does Napoleon remove Snowball from the farm?
A) He wins a public debate against him. B) He has him voted off the farm. C) He uses trained dogs to chase him away. D) He locks him in the barn.
He uses trained dogs to chase him away.
8. According to the text, what does “sleep” symbolize after Macbeth murders Duncan?
A) Nighttime B) Death itself C) Inner peace and a clear conscience D) The supernatural
Inner peace and a clear conscience
1. Why does Mollie leave Animal Farm?
a) She is exiled by Napoleon. b) She misses being groomed and fed sugar by humans. c) She is afraid of the coming winter. d) She disagrees with Snowball’s plans.
She misses being groomed and fed sugar by humans.
3. What happens to the windmill during the storm?
a) It is completed successfully. b) It is destroyed by the wind. c) It is sabotaged by Snowball (according to Napoleon). d) It is set on fire by Mr. Jones.
It is destroyed by the wind.
2. Who does Napoleon sell the timber to, and what happens?
a) Mr. Pilkington – he pays with forged banknotes. b) Mr. Frederick – he pays with forged banknotes. c) Mr. Whymper – he pays with real money. d) Mr. Jones – he pays with a promise.
Mr. Frederick – he pays with forged banknotes.
4. What lie does Squealer tell the other animals about Boxer’s death?
A) Boxer ran away to another farm. B) Boxer died in a hospital while praising Animal Farm. C) Boxer was killed by Snowball. D) Boxer died of old age peacefully.
Boxer died in a hospital while praising Animal Farm.
9. What does the second apparition (a bloody child) tell Macbeth?
A) “Beware Macduff.” B) “Macbeth shall never be defeated until Birnam Wood moves.” C) “No one born from a woman shall harm Macbeth.” D) “Banquo’s descendants will be kings.”
“No one born from a woman shall harm Macbeth.”
2. What is Snowball’s big idea for improving the farm?
a) Building a school b) Digging a well c) Constructing a windmill d) Trading with humans
Constructing a windmill
1. Why do the hens rebel against Napoleon?
a) He reduces their food rations. b) He orders them to surrender their eggs for sale. c) He bans them from singing “Beasts of England.” d) He forces them to work on the windmill.
He orders them to surrender their eggs for sale.
3. What happens to the windmill after the attack by Frederick’s men?
a) It is slightly damaged but repaired quickly. b) It is completely destroyed with explosives. c) It is taken over by the men. d) It is set on fire.
It is completely destroyed with explosives.
5. By the end of the book, which single commandment remains on the barn wall?
A) “No animal shall drink alcohol.” B) “Four legs good, two legs bad.” C) “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” D) “No animal shall sleep in a bed.”
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
10. How does Macbeth finally die?
A) Macduff kills him in battle, having been born by Caesarean section. B) He dies from grief after Lady Macbeth’s death. C) Banquo’s ghost stabs him. D) He falls on his own sword.
Macduff kills him in battle, having been born by Caesarean section.
3. How does Napoleon get rid of Snowball?
a) He debates him publicly. b) He exiles him with a vote. c) He uses trained dogs to chase him off the farm. d) He has him imprisoned.
He uses trained dogs to chase him off the farm.
2. What false confession does Napoleon force from the animals?
a) That they have been hoarding food. b) That they are plotting with Snowball to kill Napoleon. c) That they want Jones back. d) That they are lazy and selfish.
That they are plotting with Snowball to kill Napoleon.
1. What happens to Boxer when he collapses?
a) He is retired to a pasture. b) He is treated by a veterinarian on the farm. c) He is sold to the knacker. d) He is given a medal and a pension.
He is sold to the knacker.