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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. Which of the following is the name of a horse?

2. On whose battle plans is the protection battle strategy based?

3. Which animals are very brave during the battle in Chapter 4?

4. Where do the pigeons report the lost animal in Chapter 5 to be?

5. Which animal disappears from the farm in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. From where do the nine dogs who drive snowball from the farm come?

2. What do the local farmers do regarding the Animal Farm in Chapter 4?

3. How do the other animals feel about Old Major?

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

5. What in Chapter 4 could be considered as increasing the tension between Napoleon and Snowball?

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

7. Why do the farm animals continue to believe in Old Major's message?

8. What does Snowball proclaim is the only good human?

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

10. What do the animals do on Sundays, according to Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the Seven Commandments changed from the beginning of the novel to the end. Be sure to include the reasons behind the changes to support your descriptions.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout the novel, the author uses clear, simple, and accessible language to construct the novel. Explain how this writing technique is useful for conveying the complex issues discussed throughout the novel. Include specific examples from the text to support your explanation.

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