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Read the excerpt from chapter 10 of Animal Farm.But the luxuries of which Snowball had once taught the animals to dream, the stalls with electric light and hot and cold water, and the three-day week, were no longer talked about. Napoleon had denounced such ideas as contrary to the spirit of Animalism. The truest happiness, he said, lay in working hard and living frugally.

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to expose Napoleon’s denouncement of the teachings as foolish
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to exaggerate how Napoleon defines animalism
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to criticize the corruption of the pigs so they look ridiculous
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to show that the changes made are the opposite of what was promised
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Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.Afterwards Squealer made a round of the farm and set the animals’ minds at rest. He assured them that the resolution against engaging in trade and using money had never been passed, or even suggested. It was pure imagination, probably traceable in the beginning to lies circulated by Snowball. A few animals still felt faintly doubtful, but Squealer asked them shrewdly, "Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed, comrades? Have

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The quickening pace builds suspense about Squealer’s next course of action.
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The quickening pace shows how Squealer is similar to Snowball.
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The foreshadowing shows that Snowball and Squealer are actually very different.
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The slowing pace shows how Squealer controls the animals with propaganda.
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Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm.Last of all came the cat, who looked round, as usual, for the warmest place, and finally squeezed herself in between Boxer and Clover; there she purred contentedly throughout Major's speech without listening to a word of what he was saying.

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She sleeps a lot.
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She is content.
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She feels cold.
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She is unconcerned.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 10 of Animal Farm.But the luxuries of which Snowball had once taught the animals to dream, the stalls with electric light and hot and cold water, and the three-day week, were no longer talked about. Napoleon had denounced such ideas as contrary to the spirit of Animalism. The truest happiness, he said, lay in working hard and living frugally.

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The text shows that if the animals work harder, they will have luxuries they dreamed of.
B
The text shows that Napoleon’s dreams conflict with the dreams of the animals.
C
The text shows that the animals expected a different outcome than the reality they are facing.
D
The text shows that Snowball and Napoleon never meant to mislead the other animals.
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Study the poster created during World War II. The poster advertises war savings stamps, which were sold to citizens to raise war revenue.

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The image of a smiling boy forms a positive connection to saving stamps.
B
The red “V” is prominently placed to link the message to the idea of power.
C
The reference to the “gang” is put first to give a positive impression—friendliness.
D
The mention of vitamin “V” links the use of stamps to a healthy outcome—victory.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.To see him toiling up the slope inch by inch, his breath coming fast, the tips of his hoofs clawing at the ground, and his great sides matted with sweat, filled everyone with admiration. Clover warned him sometimes to be careful not to overstrain himself, but Boxer would never listen to her.

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Clover may have experienced a bad fall in the past, which causes her to fear the slope.
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Clover wants to see more animals on the farm doing their equal share of the work.
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Clover has always been jealous of Boxer and wants him to work less so he will get in trouble.
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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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Which aspects of Russian history does the passage most reflect? Select three options.

A
the corruption of those in power
B
propaganda spread to induce confusion
C
the isolation of the tsars from the people
D
the rebellion of the people
E
Stalin's attempt to expand industry
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Read the passage from \Animal Farm.Boxer could not get beyond the letter D. He would trace out A, B, C, D, in the dust with his great hoof, and then would stand staring at the letters with his ears back, sometimes shaking his forelock, trying with all his might to remember what came next and never succeeding. On several occasions, indeed, he did learn E, F, G, H, but by the time he knew them, it was always discovered that he had forgotten A, B, C, and D. Finally he decided to be content with the

B
Boxer learns to write proficiently.
B
Boxer is unable to remember anything.
B
Boxer is committed to learning.
B
Boxer is unable to learn the alphabet.
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Study the anti-smoking poster created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Question illustration
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Using the baby discourages tobacco producers from making their products.
B
Using the baby plays into a human instinct to protect young children from harm.
C
Using the baby creates a sense of fear due to the baby’s expression, along with the message.
D
Using the baby provides a distraction from the message, so people will not be offended by it.
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Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm.Old Major cleared his throat and began to sing. As he had said, his voice was hoarse, but he sang well enough, and it was a stirring tune, something between 'Clementine' and 'La Cucaracha.' . . . .The singing of this song threw the animals into the wildest excitement. Almost before Major had reached the end, they had begun singing it for themselves. Even the stupidest of them had already picked up the tune and a few of the words, and as for the clev

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He uses reversal to reveal the complexities of charismatic leaders.
H
He uses exaggeration to reveal the power of music.
H
He uses parody to imitate communist propaganda techniques.
H
He uses ridicule to make fun of traditional patriotic songs.
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Study the poster created in California in 1876.

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California is an excellent location for immigrants who are seeking land to farm.
B
California has many immigrants who have grown a large supply of healthy crops.
C
California is the best source for government loans for building railroads in the state.
D
California has the most plentiful resources for people who want a healthy lifestyle.
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How does Orwell use satirical techniques to develop the theme that the abuse of language is part of the abuse of power? Select the two options.

A
Orwell uses satirical ridicule when describing the pigs sharing a drink with the humans.
B
Orwell uses situational irony when Napoleon criticizes Mr. Pilkington.
C
Orwell uses satirical reversal when Napoleon and the pigs act against their stated principles.
D
Orwell uses dramatic irony when Napoleon demonstrates government corruption.
E
Orwell uses verbal irony when Animal Farm takes on its original name, The Manor Farm.
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Read the passage from chapter 2 of Animal Farm.But at this moment the three cows, who had seemed uneasy for some time past, set up a loud lowing. They had not been milked for twenty-four hours, and their udders were almost bursting. After a little thought, the pigs sent for buckets and milked the cows fairly successfully, their trotters being well adapted to this task. Soon there were five buckets of frothing creamy milk at which many of the animals looked with considerable interest."What is goi

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“The pigs sent for buckets and milked the cows fairly successfully.”
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“In the evening it was noticed that the milk had disappeared.”
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“The harvest is more important. Comrade Snowball will lead the way.”
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“‘What is going to happen to all that milk?’ said someone.”
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How can a causal relationship affect the plot of a story?

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It can cause confusion between plot events.
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The characters' motivations become clear.
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It can create tension, mystery, and surprise.
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The relationship always foreshadows future events.
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"Boxer was pawing with his hoof at the stable-lad who lay face down in the mud, trying to turn him over."
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“‘He is dead,’ said Boxer sorrowfully. ‘I had no intention of doing that.’”
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“‘No sentimentality, comrade!’ cried Snowball from whose wounds the blood was still dripping.”
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"War is war. The only good human being is a dead one.”
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“‘I have no wish to take life, not even human life,’ repeated Boxer, and his eyes were full of tears.”
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two

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Horses are better workers than donkeys.
F
Farmer Jones is not as intelligent as Napoleon.
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The pigs use language and propaganda as tools.
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Only the pigs are able to learn to read and write.
T
The arts can motivate the farm animals.
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Read the passage from Animal Farm.Once again it was being put about that all the animals were dying of famine and disease, and that they were continually fighting among themselves and had resorted to cannibalism and infanticide. Napoleon was well aware of the bad results that might follow if the real facts of the food situation were known, and he decided to make use of Mr. Whymper to spread a contrary impression. Hitherto the animals had had little or no contact with Whymper on his weekly visits

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to show how easy it is to convince animals and humans of something that is not true
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to reveal that dictators manipulate others and use deception to further their ambitions
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to show the negative effects of rumors and misinformation on those in leadership roles
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to reveal the corruption among many producers, sellers, and buyers of farm products
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most

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the development of communism
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Stalin’s rise to power after the Russian Revolution
p
plans to overthrow Tsar Nicholas II
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the great Soviet famine of 1932–33
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those who preferred life under the tsar
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Read the passage from Animal Farm."Comrades!" cried Squealer, making little nervous skips, "a most terrible thing has been discovered. Snowball has sold himself to Frederick of Pinchfield Farm, who is even now plotting to attack us and take our farm away from us! Snowball is to act as his guide when the attack begins. But there is worse than that. We had thought that Snowball's rebellion was caused simply by his vanity and ambition. But we were wrong, comrades. Do you know what the real reason w

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Snowball’s interaction with the farmers parallels the way in which spies undermined Stalin’s power.
B
Boxer's puzzlement shows that he does not believe that Snowball is a traitor, which represents people’s loyalty to Stalin.
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Snowball's bravery during the Battle of the Cowshed earns him an award, which reflects the fighting that occurred.
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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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What can a writer describe about two characters to help develop their personalities?

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their communication
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the setting
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the exposition
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a transition

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