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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 title is Napoleon given by the animals on the farm in Chapter 8?

2. What does Napoleon fill the empty food bins with?

3. What do the pigs get shortly after Boxer leaves in the truck in Chapter 9?

4. What becomes very obvious and begins causing problems by the end of the novel?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Boxer do as his hoof heals?

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

3. What may happen to many of the animals on the farm in the winter if Napoleon does not find something to trade?

4. Why are the animals changing the Commandments?

5. What about trading with Mr. Whymper is a source of pride for the animals on the farm?

6. How does Squealer portray Snowball in Chapter 7?

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

8. What does Napoleon do to Boxer in Chapter 9?

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

10. In Chapter 7, what does Napoleon order in regards to Snowball?

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

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 3

The concept of the perfect world is an underlying theme in this story. Discuss what the perfect world would be as described by the animals and what happened to that perfect world to destroy it.

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