What does sugar symbolize in the story?
the luxuries enjoyed by the ruling and middle class
the reason the people had to rebel
the rights the working class fought for
the limits of the people after the rebellion
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the luxuries enjoyed by the ruling and middle class Explanation: Sugar is a luxury item that is enjoyed by the ruling and middle class. The people had to rebel because they were not given the same rights as the working class. The working class fought for their rights and the people were limited after the rebellion.
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What inference can be made about Clover's motivation to tell Boxer to stop working so hard?
Clover may have experienced a bad fall in the past, which causes her to fear the slope.
Clover wants to see more animals on the farm doing their equal share of the work.
Clover has always been jealous of Boxer and wants him to work less so he will get in trouble.
Clover thinks that if Boxer continues working so hard he will wear himself out and be harmed.
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Clover thinks that if Boxer continues working so hard he will wear himself out and be harmed.
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How does this passage demonstrate the use of propaganda?
It uses bandwagon by claiming that Snowball was fighting alongside Jones.
It uses scapegoating by blaming Snowball for actions he is not responsible for.
It uses hyperbole by exaggerating Snowball's actions during the Battle of the Cowshed.
It uses repetition by repeating tales of Snowball's actions during the Battle of the Cowshed.
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It uses scapegoating by blaming Snowball for actions he is not responsible for. Explanation: This passage demonstrates the use of propaganda by bandwagon, scapegoating, hyperbole, and repetition.
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Which prediction does this passage best support?
Moses and his stories will complicate the pigs' control over the other animals.
The pigs will adopt Moses's ideas and promote them on Animal Farm.
Moses will die and end up on Sugarcandy Mountain, thus proving its existence.
The animals will demand that Moses leave the farm and will force him out.
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Moses and his stories will complicate the pigs' control over the other animals.
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Which aspects of Russian history does the passage most reflect? Select three options.
the corruption of those in power
propaganda spread to induce confusion
the isolation of the tsars from the people
the rebellion of the people
Stalin's attempt to expand industry
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the corruption of those in power
propaganda spread to induce confusion
the rebellion of the people
Stalin's attempt to expand industry Explanation: The passage reflects the corruption of those in power, the isolation of the tsars from the people, and Stalin's attempt to expand industry.
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What statement best explains how the pacing reveals character in this passage?
The passage describes a year in which the animals work extremely hard but feel a sense of accomplishment.
The passage describes a short period of time, and symbolizes all of the characters' abrupt changes.
The passage describes a year in which many characters show continued resistance to change.
The passage describes several important plot events that happen within a short period of time.
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The passage describes a year in which the animals work extremely hard but feel a sense of accomplishment. Explanation: The pacing reveals character in this passage by showing how the animals work hard and feel a sense of accomplishment. This shows that the animals are determined and hardworking, and that they are able to overcome obstacles.
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Which propaganda technique does this passage use?
plain folks
scapegoat
bandwagon
glittering generalities
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glittering generalities
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Which statement best explains the passage's connection to life in the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin?
Snowball's interaction with the farmers parallels the way in which spies undermined Stalin's power.
Boxer's puzzlement shows that he does not believe that Snowball is a traitor, which represents people's loyalty to Stalin.
Snowball's bravery during the Battle of the Cowshed earns him an award, which reflects the fighting that occurred.
Squealer's false claim that he has documents to prove that Snowball is a traitor reflects lies used to control people.
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Squealer's false claim that he has documents to prove that Snowball is a traitor reflects lies used to control people.
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Which details or events relating to the Russian Revolution does this passage most highlight? Select three options.
the development of communism
Stalin's rise to power after the Russian Revolution
plans to overthrow Tsar Nicholas II
the great Soviet famine of 1932-33
those who preferred life under the tsar
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the development of communism
plans to overthrow Tsar Nicholas II
those who preferred life under the tsar Explanation: This passage most highlights the development of communism, Stalin's rise to power after the Russian Revolution, and the great Soviet famine of 1932-33.
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How does Orwell use satire to support his purpose in this passage?
He uses reversal to reveal the complexities of charismatic leaders.
He uses exaggeration to reveal the power of music.
He uses parody to imitate communist propaganda techniques.
He uses ridicule to make fun of traditional patriotic songs.
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He uses parody to imitate communist propaganda techniques. Explanation: Orwell is using satire in this passage to support his purpose by making fun of traditional patriotic songs. He does this by reversing the lyrics of well-known songs to reveal the complexities of charismatic leaders. For example, he changes the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner" to "And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, / Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there." This reversal reveals the dark side of patriotism and the violence that can be associated with it."
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How does the introduction of Minimus the poet support the author's purpose?
Minimus represents the Soviet people's determination to defend the country against attack.
Minimus represents the producers of state-approved songs and slogans in Stalin's era.
Minimus represents the true feelings of all Soviet people and their commitment to communism.
Minimus represents the underlying loyalty that Soviet people had to Stalin despite his flaws.
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Minimus represents the producers of state-approved songs and slogans in Stalin's era. Explanation:Orwell is using satire in this passage to support his purpose by making fun of traditional patriotic songs. He does this by reversing the lyrics of well-known songs to reveal the complexities of charismatic leaders. For example, he changes the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner" to "And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, / Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there." This reversal reveals the dark side of patriotism and the violence that can be associated with it."
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Which central ideas are developed in chapters 3 and 4 of Animal Farm? Select two options.
Horses are better workers than donkeys.
Farmer Jones is not as intelligent as Napoleon.
The pigs use language and propaganda as tools.
Only the pigs are able to learn to read and write.
The arts can motivate the farm animals.
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The pigs use language and propaganda as tools.
Only the pigs are able to learn to read and write. Explanation: The ideas that horses are better workers than donkeys and that the pigs use language and propaganda as tools are developed in chapters 3 and 4 of Animal Farm.
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Which statement best expresses the theme of the passage?
It is important to recognize a dictatorship before it is too late.
Maintaining physical strength is imperative in a dictatorship.
Being a leader means making difficult decisions.
There is nothing anyone can do to stop a dictator.
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It is important to recognize a dictatorship before it is too late. Explanation: The theme of the passage is the importance of recognizing a dictatorship before it is too late.
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Which key details does Orwell include to support the central idea that Snowball is ruthless? Select two options.
"Boxer was pawing with his hoof at the stable-lad who lay face down in the mud, trying to turn him over."
"'He is dead,' said Boxer sorrowfully. 'I had no intention of doing that.'"
"'No sentimentality, comrade!' cried Snowball from whose wounds the blood was still dripping."
"War is war. The only good human being is a dead one."
"'I have no wish to take life, not even human life,' repeated Boxer, and his eyes were full of tears."
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"'No sentimentality, comrade!' cried Snowball from whose wounds the blood was still dripping."
"War is war. The only good human being is a dead one."
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Which historical figures do the animals most likely symbolize?
the powerful European aristocracy
the labor class of the Soviet Union
the English farmers of World War I
the Bolshevik revolutionaries
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the labor class of the Soviet Union Explanation: There is no definitive answer to this question; it is open to interpretation. Some people might argue that the animals most likely symbolize the powerful European aristocracy, while others might say that they represent the labor class of the Soviet Union. Still others might argue that the animals represent the English farmers of World War I or the Bolshevik revolutionaries. Ultimately, it is up to the reader to decide which historical figures the animals symbolize.
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