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English (Edexcel)
Animal Farm: the pigs and power

Starter quiz

  • What does symbolism mean?
    • The use of real-life events in a story.
    • The representation of deeper ideas and themes through objects or elements.  ✓
    • The use of satire to critique society.
    • The use of colourful language and imagery in writing.
  • What does a microcosm represent?
    • A fictional world with no real-world connections.
    • A small and simplified representation of a larger concept or society.  ✓
    • A dystopian society.
  • Which of the following symbols from 'Animal Farm' represents progress and can be used as a tool of manipulation?
    • Apples.
    • Flag.
    • Milk.
    • Windmill.  ✓
    • Whiskey.
  • Match the pig from 'Animal Farm' to their description.
    • Napoleon
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      "A reputation for getting his own way." ✓
    • Snowball
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      "Quicker in speech and more inventive." ✓
    • Squealer
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      "Could turn black into white." ✓
    • Old Major
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      "A wise and benevolent appearance." ✓
    • Minimus
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      "[Has] a remarkable gift for composing songs and poems." ✓
  • Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of songs and rituals in 'Animal Farm'?
    • They are used to challenge the pigs' authority.
    • They maintain order and reinforce loyalty.  ✓
    • They emphasise the importance of education.
    • They are completely abolished by the pigs.
  • Which of the following can be found on the Animal Farm flag?
    • A hoof.  ✓
    • A scythe.
    • The colour green.  ✓
    • The colour red.
    • A horn.  ✓
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