Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Chapter 9

1. What was Boxer's one real ambition?

2. Why did Boxer sustain an injury?

3. What was Boxer's fate?

4. How did Squealor manage to make the animals feel better about Boxer's death?

5. What did the pigs purchase at the end of the chapter? Where do you think they got the money?

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Chapter 6

For this chapter, I ask you to create 2 original questions and answer them.

I would like you to use 'how' or 'why' questions.

Your answers should be a minimum of three sentences.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Chapter 5

1. Who dissapeared? Where was she later seen?

2. Why did Snowball want to build a windmill?

3. What happened to Jessie and Bluebell's puppies?

4. What happened to Snowball?

5. Explain why you think that Napolean's announcement that Sunday meetings would come to an end is a bad idea.

6. What was set up on a stump at the foot of the flagstaff? Why?

Friday, November 12, 2010

Chapter 4

1. Who was sent out to tell the story of the rebellion?
2. What two farms were beside Animal Farm?
3. Why did humans return to Animal Farm?
4. Who was killed and who was wounded?
5. Why was Snowball awarded the honour of Animal Hero, first-class?

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Chapter 3

1. What is the result of the harvest after the Rebellion and why?

2. What part do the pigs play in the harvest?

3. What is Boxer’s personal motto?

4. What is Benjamin’s attitude after the rebellion?

5. What is the maxim that Snowball teaches the sheep?

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Chapter 2

1. How soon after his speech did Old Major die?
2. What two pigs were emerging as leaders? Describe each of them.
3. What name did they give to Old Major's teachings?
4. What mysterious place did Moses talk of?
5. What was the name of the farm?
6. List the 7 Commandments.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Animal Farm - Chapter 1 Questions

1. What is the setting for the story?

2. What four characteristics are noted about Boxer the horse?

3. What comment does Benjamin the donkey make that shows his cynicism and bad temper?

4. How does Clover help the other animals at the meeting?

5. What does Old Major say is the reason the animals have such miserable lives?

6. What is Major’s prediction about Boxer.

7. What decision is made concerning the status of wild creatures such as rats and rabbits?

8. What is the name of the song Old Major teaches the other animals?