Reading Check Chapter 5 and 6

Which of the following best describes a theme of Chapter 5?

• justice

• democracy

• tyranny

• reason

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What method does Napoleon use to expel Snowball from Animal Farm?

• He imprisons Snowball in the farmhouse

• He convinces Snowball to leave voluntarily

• He has his trained dogs chase Snowball away

• He calls a vote among the animals

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

After Snowball's expulsion, what surprising announcement does Napoleon make about the windmill?

• He gives credit to Snowball for the idea

• He claims it was actually his idea all along

• He lets the animals vote on it

• He cancels the project entirely

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Definitions Matching: Match the following words with their correct definitions.

• not involved

• canvas

• to obtain votes

• manifestly

• in a way that is easily understood

• indignation

• anger at something

• aloof

• Lacking patience while waiting

• restive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Match the following

• to come together

• sordid

• state of tranquility

• advocate

• wreteched dirty

• assemble

• to defend or show support

• repose

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following inferences best explains why Mollie can’t look Clover in the face when confronted about her contact with the farmer?

• 
  Mollie is ashamed of herself for letting the man pet her and give her gifts.

• Mollie is innocent and she is angry at Clover for accusing her.

• 
  Mollie is plotting with the farmer to take over

• Mollie is frightened by the pigs’ plans, and she wants to run away and return to human ca

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes Squealer's role on the farm?

• Squealer conspires with Snowball to overthrow Napoleon and retake Animal Farm.

• Squealer uses the dogs to force Boxer to agree with everything Napoleon says.

• Squealer convinces the other animals that whatever decision Napoleon makes is in their best interest.

• 
  Squealer disagrees with Napoleon, but he knows that he is trying his best to make the farm successful.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

 What is Mollie's ultimate fate in these chapters?

• Mollie leaves the farm to pull a cart for a human.

• Mollie is given a special role in the animal council.
• Mollie stays and helps with the farm work.
• Mollie becomes a leader on the farm.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

 How does Napoleon deal with the windmill project initially?

• Napoleon decides to build multiple windmills immediately.
• Napoleon opposes the windmill project from the start.
• Napoleon initially supports the windmill project to gain loyalty and distract the animals.
• He strongly opposes it and urinates on the plan.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Napoleon begin to change the Seven Commandments?

• Napoleon erases the Seven Commandments entirely.

• He subtly modifies them through Squealer

• Napoleon publicly announces the changes

• Napoleon enforces the original commandments strictly without changes.