Animal Farm 1

Read the passage from Ch. 1 of Animal Farm which begins "Comrades, you have heard" and ends "All animals are equal" (11 paragraphs). Use the passage to answer the following questions:

In paragraphs 2 and 3, the focus shifts noticeably with the sentence that begins:

• The life of an animal is misery...

• No, comrades, a thousand times...

• Why, then do we continue...

• It is summed up in a single...

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is a synonym for the word knacker as it is used in paragraph 5?

• butcher

• veterinarian

• farmer

• trainer

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the intended effect of the ironic description of Man in paragraph 4?

• to explain man's dominance over animals

• to justify the actions of farmers

• to point out the unfairness of the current situation

• to reveal Major's own opinion

Read the following dictionary entry: resolution: n.

1. a state of firm determination

2. an expression of opinion by an assembly

3. the separation of something into its parts

4. an explanation of a problem.

Which definition best matches the meaning of the word resolution as it is used in paragraph 7?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The uproar in paragraph 8 that interrupts Major's speech serves to:

• underscore Major's main message

• show that all animals are not united

• emphasize the importance of democracy

• demonstrate one effect of humans on animals

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following statements from the passage indicates that Major believes that victory over Man will not happen quickly?

• "Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his devices."

• "...clever or simple, we are all brothers..."

• "No argument must lead you astray."

• "...future generations shall carry on the struggle..."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Major addresses the gathered animals as "comrades" in order to:

• establish his status as an elder statesman

• imply that he considers all of them his peers

• appeal to their self-interest

• express disdain for their submission to humans

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which best expresses the theme of Major's speech?

• Man is the sole reason that the lives of animals are filled with misery

• animals will one day overthrow Man because they do not share Man's vices

• many animals believe the notion that humans and animals have common interests

• animals must join together to end human domination and improve their lives

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2