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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, on what do the animals work harder than they ever had before?

2. In Chapter 6, what do the animals begin to see the pigs are breaking?

3. How is the Fifth Commandment changed in Chapter 8?

4. What happens when the hens protest Napoleon's orders in Chapter 7?

5. Which month brings a terrible storm to the farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reason that Squealer says it is important the animals sleep in the farmhouse?

2. Why must the hens increase their production in Chapter 9?

3. What about trading with Mr. Whymper is a source of pride for the animals on the farm?

4. On Sundays, what announcement does Squealer make?

5. What does the only Commandment left at the end of the novel state?

6. How does Squealer portray Snowball in Chapter 7?

7. Why do the pigs invite the neighboring farmers over in Chapter 10?

8. Why do the animals begin to have some doubts about Napoleon and the things he is doing by Chapter 6?

9. What does Boxer do as his hoof heals?

10. What do the animals continue to feel proud about in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Propaganda is continually used throughout this novel. Describe propaganda techniques you saw in the novel which you feel are still employed today. Then describe how you feel these techniques worked in the book and continue to work today.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout this story, the author uses personification. Write an essay describing how the pigs in particular, became more and more human as the story progressed. Use specific examples from the novel to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing the differences in the class system throughout the novel. Be sure to include specific examples from the text to support your essay.

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