Animal Farm Chapters I-VI quiz
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Expectations
● All answers must be complete sentences using proper English and grammar mechanics. Be sure to refer to the rubric on the assignment for detailed instructions.
● All answers must be written in a clear, cohesive manner that displays the writer’s knowledge of the text, as well as their ability to synthesize their thoughts and ideas into a response that fully answers all parts of the question
● All answers that require MLA citation must use parenthetical citation.
a. Ex: “‘She was late for work every morning and excused herself by saying that she had overslept,” (Orwell, 35).
b. Note the highlighted punctuation. Be sure to refer to earlier notes if you are having difficulty with formatting
● All answers must be formatted like so
1. What is Animal Farm?
a. Animal Farm is a self-described “Fairy Tale” written by George Orwell that is an allegory for the communist Russian Revolution.
○ Look how the question and answer are separated by the “1,” and “a.” Notice how the question is in bold text, but the answer is not. Follow this formatting.
● All answers must be written in your own words. Large blocks of cited texts will not be considered correct. The answer to each question should be 150 words minimum.
Questions
1. The pigs eventually hoard milk and apples for themselves. What connection is Orwell trying to make to the soviet union here? What governmental class do the pigs represent, and how do they justify keeping the luxury items away from the other animals?
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2. Why does Mollie run away from the farm? What part of the Soviet Union to she represent and what does the concept of aesthetics have to do with her? What is the symbol that represents her vanity and need for comfort and the old way of living the strongest?
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3. Explain the gaslighting of the farm animals. How does Napoleon convince the rest of the farm that Snowball is not only a traitor but also tried to steal the plans to build a windmill right from under him?
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4. What does Moses represent? Why do the pigs not want to have him spreading rumors about a faraway land? Use textual evidence to draw a connection between the Soviet Union’s response to similar “conspiracies,” that could possibly cause a lack of trust in the communist party.
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5. Who does Boxer represent in this society? What maxim does he say that represents his entire ethos concerning his work habits? How is his hard work repaid by the pigs?