Animal Farm – Chapter 4 Quiz (EOC Style, Revised)

Why do Frederick and Pilkington spread rumors about Animal Farm?

• To frighten their animals into obedience

• To encourage rebellion on other farms

• To protect Mr. Jones’s reputation

• To persuade humans to help rebuild Animal Farm

What does Snowball’s leadership in the Battle of the Cowshed reveal about him?

• He is reckless and careless with strategy.

• He is brave and capable of organizing defense.

• He is fearful but follows Napoleon’s orders.

• He is easily distracted and unfocused.

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How do the humans attempt to end the rebellion?

• By sending spies among the animals

• By organizing an armed attack on the farm

• By burning down the farm buildings

• By refusing to trade food with the animals

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Boxer’s regret after believing he killed a stable-lad shows—

• his strong sense of morality

• his eagerness to fight again

• his loyalty to Napoleon

• his belief that violence is justified

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Why do the animals create military honors after the battle?

• To inspire loyalty and recognize bravery

• To reward animals with extra food

• To keep track of animals who fought

• To mock human traditions of war

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The Battle of the Cowshed most closely represents—

• a peasant uprising against a ruling class

• a peaceful agreement between nations

• the rise of trade unions in England

• an industrial strike for better wages

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Why does Orwell describe Snowball studying Julius Caesar’s battle strategies?

• To show that Snowball is power-hungry

• To highlight Snowball’s intelligence and planning

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What does the animals’ victory in the battle symbolize?

• The end of all conflict on the farm

• The ability of ordinary workers to resist oppression

• The triumph of Napoleon’s leadership

• The downfall of human society

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In Chapter 4, the humans are described as “anxious” about the spread of rebellion. In this context, “anxious” most nearly means—

• curious

• fearful

• impatient

• cautious

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Why do pigeons play an important role in spreading rebellion?

• They can travel freely to other farms.

• They are trusted by the humans.

• They are the strongest animals on the farm.

• They were trained by Mr. Jones.