Final Exam Animal Farm

I. Matching 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Mollie Boxer Snowball Squealer Benjamin Mr. Jones Clover Moses Napoleon Old Major Frederick Whymper Pilkington

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A. He explained things to the animals B. Owned Manor Farm C. Ruler of Animal Farm D. Inspired the idea of a rebellion E. Mare who liked ribbons and sugar F. Efficient neighboring farmer G. Is run off the farm by dogs H. "I will work harder." I. Motherly mare concerned for all the animals J. Neighboring farmer who neglects his farm K. Middleman between Animal Farm and human world L. Talks of Sugarcandy Mountain M. Skeptical donkey

II. Short Answer 14. Define the word "utopia" and explain how it applies to Animal Farm.

15. What is a "beast fable" and how is Animal Farm an example of one?

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What was wrong with Old Major's ideas? Why didn't they work?

17.

Compare and contrast Napoleon and Snowball.

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Discuss one character in terms of its animal and human natures.

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What universal themes are present in Animal Farm?

20. Explain why Mollie and Snowball had to leave in relation to the theme of suppressing individuality.

III. Quotations: Explain the significance of each of the following quotations. 21. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. And remember also that infighting against Man, we must not come to resemble him. Even when you have conquered him, do not adopt his vices. No animal must ever live in a house, or sleep in a bed, or wear clothes, or drink alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or tough money, or engage in trade. All the habits of Man are evil. And, above all, no animal must ever tyrannize over his own kind. Weak or strong, clever or simple, we are all brothers. No animal must ever kill any other animal. All animals are equal.

22. He was a brilliant talker, and when he was arguing some difficult point he had a way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail which was somehow very persuasive. the others said of Squealer that he could turn black into white.

23. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?

24. Snowball was in league with Jones from the very start!

25. All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.