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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. Who begins living in the farmhouse in Chapter 6?

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

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

4. Which animal continually makes excuses anytime there are suspicions about Napoleon?

5. Which animal falls into greater power as Napoleon ages?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Squealer portray Snowball in Chapter 7?

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

3. What happens to Napoleon in Chapter 8?

4. Why are the animals changing the Commandments?

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

6. How do the pigs celebrate the victory over Frederick and his fifteen men?

7. What is one thing Squealer invents to keep the animals busy and content?

8. By Chapter 10, what has happened to many of the animals who remember life before there was a revolution?

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

10. What do the animals do when Frederick and his fifteen men attack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how propaganda is used throughout this novel to change the views of the animals. Then compare that to the use of propaganda in today's society.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, the character of Napoleon becomes more and more detached from reality. Describe the path this detachment took through the novel using details from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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