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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 do the pigs find and drink at the end of Chapter 8?

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

3. What battle does Squealer talk of in Chapter 7?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Napoleon declare Animal Farm to be in Chapter 9?

4. On Sundays, what announcement does Squealer make?

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

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

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

8. What do the animals despise about trading with Mr. Whymper?

9. What does Clover encourage Boxer to do?

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

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

Propaganda is continually used throughout this novel. Describe propaganda techniques you saw in the novel which you feel are still employed today. Then describe how you feel these techniques worked in the book and continue to work today.

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