Animal Farm: Chapters 6-10

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By the end of the novel, all 7 of the original commandments have been broken.

True (A)

Boxer was given excellent care at the veterinarian hospital, but still ended up dying from his injuries.

False (B)

After a night of drinking heavily, Napoleon dies leaving Squealer in charge of the farm.

False (B)

Squealer teaches the sheep the new phrase “four legs good, two legs better”.

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By the end of the novel, the animals are receiving more rations and work less hours than with Mr. Jones.

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Napoleon uses the dogs as enforcers and executioners to keep the animals in line.

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Lines 6 and 7 “Like the sun in the sky, / Comrade Napoleon!” utilize what type of figurative language?

<p>Simile (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the main idea of stanza 3?

<p>If the poet ever had a baby pig he would raise it to follow Comrade Napoleon. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ironic about lines 11-12 “Every beast great or small / Sleeps at peace in his stall”?

<p>Napoleon frequently executes animals for disobeying him. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the phrases “Friend of fatherless!” and “Fountain of happiness!” contribute to the tone of the poem?

<p>They create a passionate, devoted tone. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet want the animals of Animal Farm to feel after hearing this poem?

<p>Grateful and supportive of Napoleon’s leadership. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about Napoleon calling the farm, “The Manor Farm” in line 3?

<p>It shows how the farm no longer belongs to the animals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage shift in tone from paragraph 2 (lines 4-10) to paragraph 3 (lines 11-16)?

<p>It shifts from congratulatory and celebratory to tense and argumentative. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does line 16 contribute to Napoleon’s character development?

<p>It shows how deceptive and untrustworthy Napoleon is. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word flitted in line 7 indicates that Clover’s eyes –

<p>Moved quickly side to side (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply by line 19 - “The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.”?

<p>The pigs are now so similar in behavior to the humans they appear to be the same. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon imply by the line “All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others”?

<p>Napoleon implies that while the original principles of Animal Farm promoted equality, the pigs now consider themselves superior and entitled to privileges that other animals do not have. This justifies their exploitation and control over the other animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Boxer’s lack of intelligence contribute to his death?

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Discuss the ways the pigs are treated differently on the farm and how it elevates their status from the other animals.

<p>The pigs are treated differently in several ways: they get more food, sleep in beds, learn to read and write, drink alcohol, and make decisions for the farm. These privileges elevate their status by giving them control, knowledge, and comfort that the other animals do not have, reinforcing their dominance and justifying their exploitation of the other animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The final and only Commandment left on the wall of the barn reads: "All animals are equal, but some animals are ______ equal than others."

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Flashcards

Hyperbole

A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

Simile

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Situational Irony

When the actual result of a situation is sharply different from what is expected.

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Pigs becoming like humans

The pigs' behavior has become indistinguishable from the humans, symbolizing the corruption of power and the abandonment of revolutionary ideals.

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Napoleon's manipulation

Napoleon exploits the animals' naivety and loyalty to consolidate his power and control over Animal Farm.

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Reverting to 'The Manor Farm'

The changing of the farm's name symbolizes the pigs betrayal of the original principles of Animalism.

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Study Notes

  • This is a test on Chapters 6-10 of Animal Farm.

Part 1: True/False Statements

  • By the end of the novel, all seven original commandments are broken.
  • Boxer did not receive excellent veterinary care and died from his injuries.
  • Napoleon does not die at the end of the novel.
  • Squealer teaches the sheep the phrase "four legs good, two legs better."
  • By the end of the novel, the animals receive fewer rations and work more hours than under Mr. Jones.
  • Napoleon uses the dogs as enforcers and executioners.

Part 2: Poem Analysis

  • The poem in Chapter 8 is about Napoleon.
  • Lines 6 and 7 use a simile ("Like the sun in the sky").
  • The main idea of stanza 3 is that any pig should be raised to be faithful to Napoleon.
  • The irony of lines 11-12 lies in the fact that Napoleon executes animals for disobedience.
  • "Friend of fatherless!" and "Fountain of happiness!" contribute to a passionate, devoted tone.
  • The poet wants the animals to feel grateful and supportive of Napoleon’s leadership.

Part 3: Chapter 10 Excerpt Analysis

  • Calling the farm "The Manor Farm" signifies that it no longer belongs to the animals.
  • The passage shifts from congratulatory and celebratory to tense and argumentative.
  • Line 16 shows how deceptive and untrustworthy Napoleon is.
  • "Flitted" indicates that Clover's eyes moved quickly from side to side.
  • Line 19 implies the pigs are now so similar to the humans in behavior that they are indistinguishable.

Part 4: Essay Options

  • Option 1 asks about the meaning of "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others".
  • Option 2 asks how Boxer’s lack of intelligence contributes to his death.
  • Option 3 asks how the pigs are treated differently.

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