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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 6, what do the animals begin to see the pigs are breaking?

2. Which of the Seven Commandments does Napoleon break by slaughtering the animals whom he forced to confess to treason?

3. Which character remains cynical by Chapter 10?

4. Upon whom does Napoleon blame the destruction of the windmill?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How many of the original Seven Commandments were broken throughout the novel?

2. Why do you think Napoleon forces some of the animals to confess to treasonous acts?

3. What prevents Boxer from following Clover's advice in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

7. By Chapter 6, what types of materials do the animals begin to not have enough of to sustain the farm?

8. How does Squealer portray Snowball in Chapter 7?

9. What does Boxer do as his hoof heals?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe in detail what parallels can be drawn in this book between the animals' struggles and that of the Russian Revolution. Be specific and include at least five parallels.

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