Ch. 1 - Animal Farm (STAAR)

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.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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

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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

Read the following dictionary entry. resolution (rĕz´ ŭ lō´ shŭn) 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.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following lines from the selection suggests that Major believes that victory over Man will not happen quickly?

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

• 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.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How is Major’s age a factor in the motivation for his speech and how does it contribute to the weight which his words carry? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Major’s argument in paragraph 4 and how does he support this argument? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.