Deceit on the farm

In this lesson, we will learn the word deceit and consider how Squealer manipulates the animals on the farm to make them think their life is better than it really is.

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Q1.What is manipulation?

Manipulation is influencing someone.Manipulation is controlling someone.Manipulation is persuading someone.Manipulation is using skill to influence or control someone.

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Q2.What does Snowball think is most important on the farm?

EducationDefenceMaking moneyThe Seven Commandments

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Q3.If animals could not read, what did Snowball suggest as a summary of the seven commandments?

All animals are equalTwo legs good, four legs badFour legs good, two legs badEducation is important

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Q4.Who did Napoleon keep in seclusion?

The puppiesThe sheepAll of the animalsThe pigs

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Q5.Why did Napoleon want to keep them in seclusion?

He wanted to keep them safe.He wanted to manipulate them with no other influences.He wanted to educate them.He thought they were a danger to the other animals.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is manipulation?

Manipulation is influencing someone.Manipulation is controlling someone.Manipulation is persuading someone.Manipulation is using skill to influence or control someone.

1/5

Q2.What does Snowball think is most important on the farm?

EducationDefenceMaking moneyThe Seven Commandments

2/5

Q3.If animals could not read, what did Snowball suggest as a summary of the seven commandments?

All animals are equalTwo legs good, four legs badFour legs good, two legs badEducation is important

3/5

Q4.Who did Napoleon keep in seclusion?

The puppiesThe sheepAll of the animalsThe pigs

4/5

Q5.Why did Napoleon want to keep them in seclusion?

He wanted to keep them safe.He wanted to manipulate them with no other influences.He wanted to educate them.He thought they were a danger to the other animals.

5/5

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Deceit on the farm

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Q1.What is the correct definition of deceit?

Playing a trick on someoneBeing dishonest about somethingControlling other peopleHiding the truth from others

1/5

Q2.What happened to the milk?

The milk had been stolen by farmers.The milk had been being mixed into the mash for the pigs.The milk had been left and curdled.The milk was being shared amongst the animals.

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Q3.Who is sent to explain what has happened to the milk and apples?

SquealerNapoleonSnowballThe cows

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Q4.What does Squealer say will happen if the pigs do not have their milk and apples?

Select two (2) boxes

Squealer says they won't be able to think properly.Squealer says Farmer Jones might come back.Squealer says they will die without it.Squealer says they will be fine without it.

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Q5.We see deceit on the farm when...

The pigs take the milk and apples from the other animals.Squealer lies about the fact that the pigs need more for their brain work.The cows allow their milk to be taken.The animals accept Squealer's explanation without question.

5/5

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Deceit on the farm

Complete the quiz to reflect on your learning from this lesson.

Q1.What is the correct definition of deceit?

Playing a trick on someoneBeing dishonest about somethingControlling other peopleHiding the truth from others

1/5

Q2.What happened to the milk?

The milk had been stolen by farmers.The milk had been being mixed into the mash for the pigs.The milk had been left and curdled.The milk was being shared amongst the animals.

2/5

Q3.Who is sent to explain what has happened to the milk and apples?

SquealerNapoleonSnowballThe cows

3/5

Q4.What does Squealer say will happen if the pigs do not have their milk and apples?

Select two (2) boxes

Squealer says they won't be able to think properly.Squealer says Farmer Jones might come back.Squealer says they will die without it.Squealer says they will be fine without it.

4/5

Q5.We see deceit on the farm when...

5/5

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