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Why is Animal Farm an allegory?
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What does Benjamin, the donkey, think about the rebellion?
He is moved to tears that it finally happened.
He says life will be hard no matter who's in charge.
He laughs at it.
He wants to be in charge.
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What do Moses and his tales of paradise represent?
Religion
Tyranny
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Rationalism
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Who inspires the rebellion with his vision, a speech, and "Beasts of England"?
Napoleon
Snowball
Old Major
Boxer
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Who is the farmer whom the animals overthrow?
Mr. Whymper
Mr. Pilkington
Mr. Frederickson
Mr. Jones
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What best describes Snowball?
Cunning, treacherous, lethal
Passionate, intelligent, a gifted speech-maker
Pompous, destructive, ingratiating
Back-stabbing, deal-making, insecure
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