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Animal Farm, Part 1: Satire Answers

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Which excerpt from chapter 1 of Animal Farm is an example of indirect characterization?

A
“Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together.”
B
“He was twelve years old and had lately grown rather stout, but he was still a majestic-looking pig, with a wise and benevolent appearance.”
C
“She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with.”
D
“Benjamin was 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.”
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Which story is the best example of a satire?

A
a story in which a character refuses to throw away a broken pen and uses it despite its limitations, where the pen stands for the love of his father
B
a cruel ruler who is obsessed with fashion one day finds that his clothes have been replaced with potato sacks
C
a story in which a selfish, ornery fox realizes, with the help of a bumblebee, that he can gain more from being kind than from being forceful
D
a story in which a silly dog constantly gets into compromising circumstances, such as getting stuck in the back of a truck with a pair of cats
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What is the best definition of allegory?

A
a story in which animals act the opposite of how one would expect
B
a piece of literature that uses humor to show human weaknesses
C
a piece of literature that takes place in a magical, imaginary world
D
a story in which the characters and events symbolize human truths
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Study the timeline of Russian history, and read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm."Is it not crystal clear, then, comrades, that all the evils of this life of ours spring from the tyranny of human beings? Only get rid of Man, and the produce of our labour would be our own. Almost overnight we could become rich and free. What then must we do? Why, work night and day, body and soul, for the overthrow of the human race! That is my message to you, comrades: Rebellion!"Which event most likely influenced the writing of this passage?

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A
the 1905 massacre of people who were protesting their poor living conditions
B
the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, which was inspired by the ideals of Lenin
C
the development of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics by Lenin in 1922
D
the collectivization of agriculture by the Communist Party in Russia in 1928
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Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm.At the last moment Mollie, the foolish, pretty white mare who drew Mr. Jones's trap, came mincing daintily in, chewing at a lump of sugar. She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with.

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Mollie appears to be shallow and materialistic.
B
Mollie is a likable horse who fits in well with the others.
C
Mollie appears to be clumsy and insecure.
D
Mollie is remarkable because she is a strong leader.

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