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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best reflects the meaning of "allegory"?
A story, poem, or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
A story in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or for a political or historical situation
A symbolic representation of something else a literary device in which characters or events in a literary, visual, or musical art form represent or symbolise ideas and concepts
All of the above are correct
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to read "literally"?
Use your eyes to read
Take the words of the story to mean exactly and only what they say
Take the words of a story as a hidden message for something else
Read from a book
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to read "allegorically"?
Read an allegory
Take the words of the story to mean exactly and only what they say
Take the words of a story as a hidden message for something else
Read quickly
- 4. Multiple Choice
A metaphor is...
A direct comparison between two seemingly unlike things.
One idea that is drawn out through a piece of literature.
The entire piece (literature, film, etc) has a hidden meaning.
The tone of the writing.
- 5. Multiple Choice
An extended metaphor is...
A direct comparison between two seemingly unlike things.
One idea that is drawn out through a piece of literature.
The entire piece has a hidden meaning.
The tone of the writing.
- 6. Multiple Choice
An allegory is...
A direct comparison between two seemingly unlike things.
One idea that is drawn out through a piece of literature.
The entire piece has a hidden meaning.
It’s a form of humor an author uses to make a person or idea seem foolish or weak.
- 7. Multiple Choice
A satire is...
A direct comparison between two seemingly unlike things.
One idea that is drawn out through a piece of literature.
The entire piece has a hidden meaning.
It’s a form of humor an author uses to make a person or idea seem foolish or weak.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the biggest difference between allegory and other literary devices?
Allegory uses symbols
Allegory works over an entire story or poem rather than just a phrase or two
Allegory uses imagery
You know, there isn't isn't much difference at all
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the Major`s song?
Beast of the Nation
Beasts of Russia
Beasts of the Farm
Beasts of England
- 10. Multiple Choice
In Chapter 1, who gives a speech to the animals?
Snowball
Moses
Old Major
Mr. Jones
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is Old Major’s message to the animals?
Paradise is a place called Sugarcandy Mountain.
Their future depends on the construction of a windmill.
Life will be the same no matter who is in charge.
The animals are enslaved and should rebel.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the dream Old Major shares with the other animals about?
A traitor in their midst
A time when animals will be free
All the animals on earth joining in joyous song
A plague wiping out mankind
- 13. Multiple Choice
Who is good and who is bad, according to Old Major?
Creatures on two legs are bad; creatures on four legs or winged are good.
All animals and men are good; no one is bad at heart.
Four legged animals are good; winged animals and men are bad
Four legs are good; two legs are better.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who are the smartest animals?
The rats
All the animals except the horses, who are illiterate
The pigs, especially Snowball and Napoleon
The pigs, especially Squealer and Minimus
- 15. Multiple Choice
What story does Moses spread?
That animals all over the country are rebelling and now it’s their turn
That Snowball is a traitor and in league with Mr. Jones
That the afterlife is in a happy land called Sugarcandy Mountain
That Mr. Jones knows they are about to rebel and is on guard
- 16. Multiple Choice
What event precipitates the animals’ rebellion?
Nine hens die of starvation
Mr. Frederick’s men blow up the windmill
Moses’s inspiring stories
Mr. Jones forgets to feed the animals.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What do the pigs paint on the side of the barn?
The alphabet
The words “Animal Farm”
The seven principles of Animalism
A portrait of Old Major
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does Mollie want to do?
Wear pretty ribbons and look at herself in the mirror
Work as hard as she can
Help raise the puppies
Lead the marches and raise the flag
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