Old Major's Speech

Complete the statement from old 
Major.  "All men are _______.  All animals are _________."

• Murderers.  Equal.

• Enemies. Comrades.

• Capitalists.  Laborers.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following ideas is NOT included in Major's philosophy?

• Never resemble Man

• No animal must ever sleep in a house

• All the habits of man are evil

• All animals shall produce the same amount of work

In the second stanza of "Beasts of England,"  the main idea is

• Animals will be equal

• Man will be overthrown

• The animals will have to work very hard

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the third stanza, if Man is overthrown, how will the animals' lives improve?

• They will have more to eat

• They will reap the benefits of their own work

• They will be free of Man's "chains"

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main message of Old Major's speech to the other animals?

• Determination.

• Rebellion.

• Grief.

• Greatness.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

spoke about the principles of Animalism and encouraged animals

revolt ;dies before revolution

• Benjamin

• Snowball

• Napoleon

• Old Major

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the fourth stanza, what "riches" will the animals gain?

• Food

• Freedom

• Leisure 

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the fifth stanza, what is Major referring to that will be "sweet" and "pure?"

• Freedom

• Equality

• Independence

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the sixth stanza, what is implied the animals must do in order to be free of Man?

• Vote

• Be peaceful

• Work or labor

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary theme of Old Major's speech in "Animal Farm"?

• The importance of technology

• The need for animal rebellion

• The beauty of nature

• The value of education

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9