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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. What does Old Major wish to share with the other animals in Chapter 1?

2. How many animals are killed by Mr. Jones in Chapter 4?

3. What do the animals do with the sheep who was shot by Mr. Jones?

4. Who are people/animals gathering to hear speak in Chapter 1?

5. Who completes the hard work of the harvest?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who begins to organize the revolution in Chapter 2?

2. To Old Major, who is the only creature who consumes without producing?

3. What does Mollie deny to Clover?

4. Who emerges as the true leader of the farm by Chapter 4?

5. What happens between Napoleon and Snowball in Chapter 5?

6. At the end of the Chapter 4, what does Snowball call on the animals on the farm to be ready to do?

7. Who is left totally in charge of the farm at the end of Chapter 5?

8. What does Old Major says is the result of being enslaved by mankind?

9. What do you think happened to Mollie?

10. Which animal is favored by Mr. Jones over all of the other animals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Snowball's strength and commitment during the battle makes the other animals respect him even more. Describe a time in your own life where you felt you did something that earned the respect of others and whether or not it was justified.

Essay Topic 2

In your opinion, why does Napoleon not disguise or cover up his actions as related to the breaking of the Seven Commandments? Use information from the text to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing the characters of Napoleon and Snowball. Include at least five similarities and differences between these characters.

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