Thursday, April 30, 2015

C and D 4/30, hw due 5/4

Agenda
1.  Translate and summarize Romeo and Juliet prologue

2  Romeo and Juliet preview p. 231 Orange text book
3.  Read Act I of R and J
4.  Watch Act I of R and J, Baz Lurman version

  HW) read Act II of Romeo and Juliet on-line at No Fear Shakespeare

B period 4/30, HW due 5/4

Agenda
1.  View Act I of Macbeth
2.  Read key passages from Act I related to MacBeth's essay
2.  Review and discuss previous HW question
3.  Revise and improve HW essay
4.  Group read Act II
HW)Finish reading Act II

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

G and H 4/29, HW due 5/1

Agenda
1.  sentence forms
write a sentence about Animal Farm in each of the two sentence forms:
A)  Independent Clause; Conjunctive Adverb, Independent Clause
Conjunctive Adverbs= however, otherwise, consequently, furthermore, nevertheless, or therefore
Ex:  Moses returned to Animal Farm; however, he was not shunned by the pigs, who found him useful to have around.
B)  General Statement:  Specific statement
The complete failure of the ideals of Animal Farm occurred with the reversion to its original name:  Manor Farm.

2.  compare and discuss PARCC Animal Farm questions
3.  Revise 3 of the A and B sections of the PARCC AF ?'s
4.  Romeo and Juliet preview p. 231 Orange text book
HW) read Act I of Romeo and Juliet on-line at No Fear Shakespeare

Animal Farm PARCC compilation

Lilly Keith

1. In the book Animal Farm what is an example of Napoleon using Snowball as a scapegoat?

A. He blames the windmill falling for the first time on Snowball. " do you know the enemy who has come in the night and overthrown our windmill! SNOWBALL?" (82)

B. Napoleon says Snowball will kill them. "I warm every animal on this farm to keep his eyes very wide open. For we have a reason to think that some of Snowballs secret agents are lurking among us at this moment" (91)  

C. Napoleon turns all the animals against Snowball. "The animals were shocked beyond measure to learn that even Snowball could be guilty of such an action" (82)

D. Napoleon slaughters animals. "They did not know which was more shocking- the treachery of the animals who had leagues themselves with Snowball of the cruel retribution they had just witnessed" (93)


2. How does Boxer represent the working class?

A. His slogan is "Napoleoon is always right"

B. He works harder then everyone else, he does all the heavy lifting and he never stops working "Sometimes the long hours on insufficient food were hard to bear, but Boxer never faltered" (120)
C. He's not smart.  "Boxer could not get beyond the letter D" (50)

D.  He does everything for Napoleon. "Boxer and clover pulled the wagon which served as a hearse, and Napoleoon himself walked at the head of the procession" (111)


3.  From who's perspective is animal farm told?

A. Snowball. "Comrades, said Snowball..." (42)

B. Old major.  "when major saw that they had all made themselves comfortable and were waiting attentively, he cleared his throat and began. " (27)

C. Napoleon. "Never mind the mild, comrades! Said Napoleon" (44)

D. All the animals. "The animals were stupefied. . . . It was some minutes before they could take it all in"  


4.  How is Napoleon morally represtining Stalin?

A. He would change the rules without anyone questioning, he would find a loophole "All animals are equal. But some are more equal than others" (133)

B. He stands on two legs. "And a moment later, out from the door of thr farmhouse came a long file of pigs, all walking on their hind legs." (132)

C. He's been leading the farm since the beginning of the revolution. "Forward, comrades! Forward in the name of the rebellion. Long live Animal Farm! Long live comrade Napoleon! Napoleon is always right." (125)

D. He's a pig. "Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm" (35)


5. How do the dogs represent the police?

A. They were takin by Napoleon "...they were the puppies whom Napoleon had taken away from their mothers and reared privetly." (68)

B. They are going to be big dogs when fully grown. "Though not yet full-grown, they were huge dogs, and as fierce looking as wolves." (68)

C. They protect and serve Napoleon. "They kept close to Napoleon. It was noticed they wagged their tales to him in the same way as the other dogs had been used to do to Mr. Jones" (68) "when he did emerge, it was in a ceremonial manner, with an escort of 6 dogs who closely surrounded him and growled if anyone came too near." (87)

D. Dogs are scary to the animals. "But suddenly the dogs sitting round Napoleon let out deep, menacing growls and the pigs fell silent and sat down again." (69)

Lauren Gustafson
Anna Kowalski
4/27/15
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Part A:

1.) Who was the most hardworking animal on the farm?
A.) Boxer
B.) Squealer
C.) Napoleon
D.) Jeremy

2.) What qualities best described Squealer?
A.) persuasive, manipulative
B.) trustworthy, loyal
C.) lazy, careless
D.) helpful, friendly

3.) Who did Boxer represent from WWI?
A.) Marx
B.) Stalin
C.) working class
D.) Trotsky

4.) What was the purpose of Napoleon keeping the dogs after the fight?
A.) to have as friends
B.) they helped on the farm
C.) they were family
D.) to defend him

5.) What were the pigs doing to the original commandments?
A.) obeyed them
B.) altered them for their benefit
C.) altered them for everyone's benefit
D.) none of the above

Part B:

6.) Why did Napoleon want Snowball gone?
A.) Snowball tried to kill the animals
B.) Snowball smelled bad
C.) Snowball ate all the food
D.) Napoleon wanted total control

7.) Why did the animals threaten that Jones would come back?
A.) to make the animals work harder
B.) Jones was actually coming back
C.) to instill happiness and hope
D.) to instill fear

8.) Why did the animals feel so defeated when the windmill was destroyed?
A.) they thought Jones destroyed it
B.) they thought all their hard work was destroyed by Snowball
C.) they were tired and lazy
D.) they were hungry

9.)  Why didn't Boxer kill the dog when he had the chance?
A.) Napoleon told him not to
B.) he was physically unable
C.) he felt bad about killing
D.) the pigs stopped him

10.) What was the farm's biggest success?
A.) obeying all the commandments
B.) Napoleon becoming leader
C.) surviving on the farm without Jones
D.) building the windmill

1. Part A) On page 33 of the novel Animal Farm, what is the meaning of the word Hearken, in the song The Beasts of England.
A) to listen well
B) to exit
C) to disobey
D) to fly

Part B) Which sentence best supports the answer to part A.
A) On the day that sets us free
B) Of the golden future time
C) Hearken well and spread my tidings
D) All must toil for freedom's sake

2. Part A) On page 63 of the novel Animal Farm, what is the meaning of word canvassing?
A) To show
B) To portray
C) To paint
D) To receive

Part B) Which sentence best supports the answer to part B?
A) Four legs good, two legs bad
B) Support for himself
C) Each had his own following, and there were some violent debates
D) Beasts of every land and clime

3. Part A) In Animal Farm, which animal best portrays propaganda?  
A) Squealer
B) Boxer
C) Porker
D) Benjamin

Part B) Which sentences best supports the answer to part A?
A) “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.”
B) ”a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way.”
C) “vivacious pig...quicker in speech and more inventive, but was not considered to have the same depth of character.”
D)”the oldest animal on the farm, and the worst tempered. He seldom talked, and when he did, it was usually to make some cynical remark.”

4. Part A) What is best considered a double think in the novel?
A) All animals equal except some are more equal than others
B) Pigs are better than everyone
C) Pigs are worse than everyone
D) All animals are equal, no matter what

Part B) What sentence best supports the answer to part A?
A) The original commandment "all animals are equal"
B) Napoleon wears Mrs. Jones clothes
C) The chanting of "four legs good, two legs better" in order to show the pig's authority
D) "He believed that he was right in saying that the lower animals on Animal Farm did more work and received less food than any animals in the county."


5. Part A) In chapter 10 of Animal Farm, the animals look in on the meeting in the farmhouse and couldn’t tell between pig and man, what does this signify?

A) There are only men in the farmhouse.
B) The pigs betrayed the animals and gave in to man’s way so in the animals eyes, whether it’s animals acting like man or man itself, there’s no difference they are considered the enemy.
C) The pigs were badly influenced by the animals and convinced to become like man.
D) The men and pigs drank the same thing, smoked the same thing, and dressed the same way, thus confusing the animals at first glance.

Part B) What sentence best supports the answer to part A?

A) “The creatures outside looked from pigs to man, and from man to ppig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.”
B) "'My sight is failing," she said finally."
C) "To the prosperity of Animal Farm!"
D) "Then the applause having come to an end, the company took up their cards and continued the game that had been interrupted, and the animals crept silently away."

6. Part A) In Animal Farm, the animals started off with 7 commandments that were not to be broken but the pigs broke every single commandment. Which commandment was broken first?
A) "No animal shall kill any other animal."
B) "No animal shall sleep in a bed."
C) "All animals are equal."
D) "What ever goes upon two legs is an enemy."

Part B) Which sentence best supports the answer to part A?

A) "milk and windfall apples (and also the main crop of apples when they ripened) should be reserved for the pigs alone."
B) "War is war. The only good human being is a dead one."
C) "It was a few days later than this that to the pigs came upon a case of whiskey in the cellars of the farm house."
D) "Four legs good, two legs better! Four legs good, two legs better!"

1.)

Part A: Which historical event is the book Animal Farm based off of?

A. The Russian Revolution
B. World War I
C. The French Revolution
D. The Renaissance

Part B: Who in history does the character Napoleon represent in order to prove your answer from Part A?

A. Joseph Stalin
B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Napoleon Bonaparte
D. William Shakespeare

2.)

Part A: Which of the Seven Commandments were the first rule to be broken by the animals on Animal Farm?

A. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy
B. No animal shall sleep in a bed
C. All animals are equal
D. No animal shall kill any other animal

Part B: In what way was the commandment you selected in Part A broken?

A. In chapter 10, the pigs on Animal Farm began walking on their two hind legs.
B. In chapter 6, the pigs slept in the beds in the farm house, and rewrote the commandment to state that, "No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets."
C. In chapter 3, the pigs claimed the majority of the farm's apples and milk for themselves.
D. In chapter 7, Napoleon killed the sheep when they confessed to going against his authority.

3.)

Part A: What was the motive behind Napoleon's plan to run Snowball off the farm?

A. Snowball is evil and trying to corrupt Animal Farm
B. Snowball was conspiring with humans
C. Napoleon felt threatened by Snowball; Napoleon wanted complete control over Animal Farm; and Snowball did not agree with his ideas
D. Snowball drank Napoleon's milk

Part B: What quote from the book supports your answer to Part A?

A. "Do you know the enemy who has come in the night and overthrown our windmill? SNOWBALL!" (82).
B. "Snowball has sold himself to Frederick of Pinchfield Farm, who is even now plotting to attack us and take our farm away from us! Snowball is to act as his guide when the attack begins." (89).
C. "It had come to be accepted that the pigs, who were manifestly cleverer than the other animals, should decide all questions of farm policy, though their decisions had to be ratified by a majority vote. This arrangement would have worked well enough if it had not been for the disputes between Snowball and Napoleon. These two disagreed at ever point where disagreement was possible." (47).
D. "So the animals trooped down to the hayfield to begin the harvest, and when they came back in the evening it was noticed that the milk has disappeared." (44).

4.)

Part A: What did the animals think they were building the windmill for?

A. To decorate the farm
B. Produce electricity
C. To act as a fan
D. For milling corn

Part B: Why did they want to build it?

A. To attract other animals and to motivate them to join the Animal Revolution
B. To reduce their work load
C. To cool the animals during the warm weather
D. To grow more crops because the food rations were very small

5.)

Part A: What part in the Russian Revolution does the character Squealer represent?

A. The workers
B. Tsar Nicholas II
C. Communist Manifesto
D. Propaganda

Part B: How is this shown in the story?

A. Squealer wakes up early every morning and lives by his personal motto, "I will work harder."
B. Squealer is a weak leader, he is incapable of managing the animals on his own farm.
C. Squealer gave the farm promises of a better life after the Animal Revolution, a life in which all      animals would be equal.
D. Squealer spreads lies throughout the farm in order to protect Napoleon's image, and tricks the animals into believing in The Animal Revolution.


1.) In the book Animal Farm how does Napoleon use Snowball as a scapegoat?

    A.) He blames the windmill falling for the first time on snowball "Do you know the who has come in the night and overthrown our windmill?SNOWBALL!" (82)

B.) Napoleon says Snowball will kill them. "I warn every animals on this farm to keep his eyes wide open. For we have reason to think that Snowball's secret agents are lurking among us at this moment." (91)
C.) Napoleon turns all the animals against Snowball. "The animals were shocked beyond measure to learn that even Snowball could be guilty of such an action." (82)

D.)  Napoleon slaughters a large group of animals. "They did not know which was more shocking-the treachery of the animals who had leagued themselves with Snowball, or the cruel retribution they had just witnessed." (94)

2.) How does Boxer represent the working class?

A.) Boxers  uses the slogans "Napoleon is always right"  to tell everyone why he works. “Napoleon ended his speech with a reminder of Boxer’s two favorite maxims, “ I will work harder. and Comrade Napoleon is always right.”

B.) Boxer does all the heavy lifting and does all the work. “ He had made an arrangement with one of the cockerels to call him in the morning a half an hour earlier than anyone else, and would put in some volunteer labor at whatever seemed most needed, before the regular days work.”  (47)

C.) Boxer is strong.” Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together.” (26)

D.) Napoleon gives him a lot of work to do. “Boxer, who had now had time to think things over, voiced the general feeling by saying: 'If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right.' And from then on he adopted the maxim, 'Napoleon is always right,' in addition to his private motto of 'I will work harder” (70)

3.)  Throughout the story rules are broken and morphed into different rules. Which rule was switched first?

A.) The chant the pigs made the sheep do “Four legs good, two legs better.” (132)

B)  When the pigs started drinking the rules changed. “ Actually the commandment read: No animal shall drink alcohol to excess.” (113)

C.)  Each pig starts sleeping on beds. “Muriel’, she said “ read me the fourth commandment. Does it not say something about never sleeping in a bed?’ With some difficulty Muriel spelt it out. ‘It says, ‘No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets (79)


D.) Snowball was voted “Animal hero, First class”. “ The animals decided unanimously to create a military decoration, “Animal hero, First class,” which was conferred there and then on Snowball and Boxer.” (60)


4.) Why was the majority of the power taken upon Snowball and Napoleon?

A.) These animals were more educated and cunning. “The pigs now reveled that during the past three months they had taught themselves to read and write from an old spelling book which had belonged to Mr.Jones children and had been thrown on the rubbish heap.” (42)

B.) Because they were big pigs. “Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way.”
“Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more inventive, but was not considered to have the same depth of character.” (36)

C.) Because Napoleon was dying and they wanted him to feel empowered before he died.” He called all the animals together and told them that he had a terrible piece of news to impart. Comrade Napoleon was dying.” (111)

D.)The other animals did not want the responsibility.” I do not understand. I would not have believed that such things could happen on our farms. It must be due to some fault in ourselves.”(94)


5.) Why was Snowball chased out of the farm  by the dogs?

A.) Snowball didn't want to stay without the leadership of Mr.Jones. “ Snowball was in a league with Mr.Jones from the very start!  He was Jones's secret agent all along!” (89)

B.) Napoleon was feeling threatened by Snowball and his ideas so he decided to get rid of him and convince everyone he was dangerous. “At last the day came when Snowball's plans were completed. At the Meeting on the following Sunday the question of whether or not to begin work on the windmill was to be put to the vote. When the animals had assembled in the big barn, Snowball stood up and, though occasionally interrupted by bleating from the sheep, set forth his reasons for advocating the building of the windmill. Then Napoleon stood up to reply. He said very quietly that the windmill was nonsense and that he advised nobody to vote for it, and promptly sat down again; he had spoken for barely thirty seconds, and seemed almost indifferent as to the effect he produced.” (63)


C.) The other animal felt that Snowball was not as good of a leader as Napoleon.By the time he had finished speaking, there was no doubt as to which way the vote would go. But just at this moment Napoleon stood up and, casting a peculiar sidelong look at Snowball, uttered a high-pitched whimper of a kind no one had ever heard him utter before.” (63)

D.) Snowball irritated the dogs making them chase him.”At this there was a terrible baying sound outside, and nine enormous dogs wearing brass-studded collars came bounding into the barn. They dashed straight for Snowball, who only sprang from his place just in time to escape their snapping jaws.”  (68)


Question 1

Part A
Which statement best describes Napolean's view towards Snowball?
A. He disagreed with most of Snowball's statements and belief's.
B. He despises Snowball presence and belief's on the Farm; was a "threat" towards the society
C. He enjoys Snowball's presence; made a strong friendship
D. He never met Snowball

Part B
Which sentance best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "But just at this moment Napolean stood up and, casting a peculiar sidelong. . ." (Orwell, 52)
B. "Silent and terrified, the animals crept back into the barn" (Orwell, 53)
C. "It was noticed that they wagged their tails to him in the same way. .  ." (Orwell, 53).
D. "Do you know the enemy for who is responsible for this? . . SNOWBALL!" (Orwell, 70)

Question 2

Part A
What act of the pigs immedietly changed the phrase, "Four legs good, Two legs bad"?
A. The pigs found walking canes and started walking on hind legs
B. Napolean wanted to start an acting career
C. When Napolean started walking on his hind legs, the sheep, and essentially the whole farm, had to change the phrase so that it fit to Napolean's style
D. The pigs found whips and wanted to use them to their advantage, and realized that walking on all fours was not going to help them.

Part B
Which sentance best supports the answer from Part A?
A. "And finally there was the tremendous baying of dogs. . . trotter" (Orwell, 133)
B. "It was a pig walking on his hind legs" (Orwell, 132).
C. "He was, he said, teaching them to sing a new song. . ." (Orwell, 132)
D. "Even the tune of Beasts of England was perhaps. . ." (Orwell, 131)

Question 3

Part A
What is the impact of Napolean's watch dogs?
A. To work for Napolean and attack the animals when specific actions were not followed
B. To scare the animals in ways that make them obedient to Napolean
C. They are new animals that Napolean thought was necessary to have on a farm of animals
D. To act as house dogs for the farm

Part B
Which sentance best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "Napolean ordered all the animals to assemble in the yard" (Orwell, 82)
B. "At this there was a terrible baying sound outside, and nine enormous dogs wearing brass-studded collars came bounding into the barn" (Orwell, 53)
C. "In a moment the dogs came bouncing back" (Orwell, 53)
D. "Napolean stood sternly surveying his audience; then he uttered a high-pitched whimper. . . Napolean's feet" (Orwell, 82-83)

Question 4

Part A
What is the central idea of Animalism?
A. To create way of life that puts the animals in charge
B. To build a windmill used for electricity
C. To give the animals as much food as they wanted
D. To reflect Old Major's well supported ideals into the form of principles, or commandments

Part B
Which sentance best supports the answer for Part A?
A. "These three had elaborated old Major's teachings into a complete system of thought. . to which they gave the name of Animalism" (Orwell, 16)
B. "He (Moses) claimed to know the existence of a mysterious country called Sugarcandy Mountain" (Orwell, 17)
C. "During the next three months there was much secret activity" (Orwell, 15)
D. "The work of teaching and organizing the others fell naturally upon the pigs. . ." (Orwell, 15)

Question 5

Part A
Which animal could be compared to V.I Lenin, the powerful leader of the Bolsheviks?
A. Snowball
B. Napolean
C. Old Major
D. Squealer

Part B
Which two sentances best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "At this moment there was a tremendous uproar" (Orwell, 10) and "Almost overnight we could become rich and free" (Orwell, 9)
B. "This is my message to you comrades: Rebellion!" (Orwell, 8) and "And above all, pass on this message of mine to those who come after you. ." (Orwell, 9)
C. "Man is the only creature that consumes without producing" (Orwell, 7-8) and "Is it not crystal clear. ." (Orwell, 9)
D. All of the above

1.
What system of government can animalism be compared to?
A. Fascism
B. Communism
C. Democracy
D. Socialism

What evidence would best support your answer in part A?
A. "Everyone worked according to his capacity"
B. "These three had elaborated Old Major's teachings into a complete system of thought to which they gave the name of Animalism"
C. "The birds did not understand snowballs long word but accepted his explanation and all the humble animals set to work to learn the new maxim by heart"
D. "...voiced by the general feeling by saying: 'if comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right.'"

2.
Based on Chapter 5, page 70 what is the definition of maxim?
A. The maximum amount
B. A law declared by a third party
C. A sarcastic remark
D. An expression of general truth

Which one of these quotes would best support your answer in part A?
A. "Napoleon is always right,"
B. "Once again this argument was unanswerable."
C. "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right."
D. "I will work harder."




3.
What is the significance of the Seven commandments?
A. They were rules all animals had to follow
B. They were meant to keep peace between humans and animals
C. The were there to make sure all animals were kind to birds
D. They showed how much power the pigs had

Which one of these phrases best supports your answer in part A?
A. "A bird' wing... is an organ of propulsion and not of manipulation"
B. "Snowball climbed up and set to work
C. "The cleverer ones at once began to learn the Commandments"
D. "They would form an unalterable law"

4.
What does Squealer represent in the book Animal Farm?
A. Truth
B. Propaganda
C. A president
D. Corruption

Which sentence provides the best evidence for your answer in part A?
A. "'To celebrate our victory!' cried Squealer"
B. "Once again this argument was unanswerable."
C. "We pigs are brainworkers."
D. "Squealer made a round of the farm and set the animals' at rest."








5.
What is a main theme in Animal Farm?
A.  Absolute Power corrupts Absolutely
B. Sometimes the most unexpected of people do the most amazing things
C. Animals can rebel if you do not treat them right
D. Good leaders can be replaced by horrible leaders in an instant

Which sentence best explains your answer in part A?

A.”Two whole days were given over celebrations, There were songs, speeches, and more firing of the gun, and Napoleon himself was at the head of the procession.”
B.”’Man, man is the only real enemy we have’”
C.”All that year the animals worked like slaves. But they were happy in their work.”
D. “Twelve voices were shouting in anger, they were all alike...the creatures looked from pig to man...but already, it was impossible to say which was which.”


1.

Part A.) What is the best fitting theme throughout the book?
  a.) Animal evolution
  b.) Coming together for a common purpose
  c.) With intelligence comes power
  d.)  Pigs have higher intellectual ability over other animals

Part B.) Choose the best quote from the book the supports your answer to part a.
  a.) "The pigs did not actually work, but directed  and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge it was natural that they should assume the leadership."
 b.) "The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again;but already it was impossible to say which was which.”(Orwell 139)
 c.) "In August Napoleon announced that there would be work on Sunday afternoons as well. This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half"
d.) "We pigs are brainworkers. The whole management and organization of this farm depend on us. Day and night we are watching over your welfare."


Question 2
Part A.) Which animal worked the hardest to please Napoleon?
  1. Benjamin
  2. Boxer
  3. Clover
  4. Squealer

Part B.) Chose the quote that best supports your answer to part A.
  1. “They had a hard year, and after the sale of part of the hay and corn, the stores of food for the winter were none too plentiful…”
  2. “His two slogans, ‘I will work harder’ and ‘Napoleon is always right,’...”(page 75)



Question 3
Part A.) What literary term was used most throughout the novel
     a. Aliteration
     b. Personification
     c. Imagery
     d. Onomonopia

Part B.) Which Phrase best supports your answer in part A
      a. "Is it not crystal clear, then, comrades..."
    
b.“Mrs. Jones looked out of the bedroom window, saw what was happening, hurriedly flung a few possessions in a carpet bag, and slipped out of the farm by another way. Moses sprang off his perch and flapped after her, croaking loudly”
   
 c. “The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.”

 d.“His answer to every problem, every setback was “I will work harder!” —which he had adopted as his personal motto.”


Question Four
Part A.)  In following passage what is the meaning of the word ensconced

"At one end of the big barn, on a sort of raised platform, Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam."

a. To settel yourself
b. To change
c. To fluff up
d. To move

Part B.) What Best supports your answer in A

a. Major was tired and dying
b. Major wanted

1. a) What does the word indefatigable mean?
1.someone who persists tirelessly
2.someone who accomplishes goals
3.someone who is very intelligent
4.someone who knows how to read
b) How is this shown in the book?
1."he formed the egg production committee for the hens, the Clean Tails League..."
2."the dogs learned to read farely well"
3."the reading and writing classes were a huge success"
4."the cat joined the re-education committee"

2.) A) Which historical event can be linked to the purge that Napolean took out on the animals of the farm?
  1. The great purge
  2. The great depression
  3. The holocaust
  4. Native american genocide
B)  What evidence from the text can best be used to support your answer?
  1. “ Napolean now called upon them to confess their crimes.”
  2. “ Snowball had appeared to them in a dream and incited them to disobey Napolean’s orders.”
  3. “ There were many more creatures on the farm now, though the increase was not so great as had been expected in earlier years.”
  4. “The farm was prosperous now, and better organized.”
3.) A) Which historical figure can Mr. Frederick be linked to?
  1. John F. Kennedy
  2. Vermin Supreme
  3. Adolf Hitler
  4. Winston Churchill
B) What evidence from the text can be used to support your answer?

4. a)Why was Moses removed from the farm?
   1)Creatures with two legs are not allowed
   2)Religion is unnecessary in a communist society
   3)Napolean does not like birds
   4)Moses went to Sugarcandy Mountain

   b)What evidence from the text supports this?
   1)"the animals hated Moses because he told tales and did nto work"
   2)"Sugarcandy mountain, the pigs had to argue that there was no such place"
   3)"In Sugarcandy Mountain it was sunday six days a week"
   4)"whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy"

5. a)Why was Boxer hurt at the purge?
   1)Boxer remembered Snowball's contribution to the Battle of Cowshed
   2)Boxer confessed to working for Snowball
   3)Boxer wanted to take over the farm
   4)Boxer admitted he was working with the humans

   b)What evidence from the text supports this?
   1)Boxer spoke about Snowball, "But he was wounded"
   2)"Boxer lift his hoof, and the dog slunk away"
   3)"the dogs had tasted blood"
   4)"they confessed that they had secretly in touch with Snowball"