Chapter 6
What happened to the animals if they did not do "voluntary" work?
Their food rations were cut in half.
Why was it that the hens died?
Their rations were stopped because they wouldn't give up their eggs on command.
What was the 6th commandment changed to about killing animals?
No animal shall kill any other animal without cause.
The farm animals kept getting their rations cut, they couldn't have lanterns in their stalls. They were being told what they could and could not have and the pigs got whatever they wanted.
What did the animals undyingly believe in as a farm from Old Major's teachings?
That no human should step foot on the farm every again.
"...and then the building began under the superintendence of the pigs."
From the context, what does superintendence mean?
Supervise/supervision
Who was Snowball said to be in kahoots with? (Even during the first battle.)
Mr. Jones
A friend that does the same activities as you. Comrade-they are fighting the same fight.
What is Sugarcandy Mountain?
Heaven for animals.
What did Clover see that shocked her?
Squealer standing on 2 legs.
Who was the mediator between the humans and the animals on Animal Farm?
Mr. Whymper
Why did Napoleon have 4 pigs killed in front of the entire farm? (What did they confess to?)
They confessed to being in touch with Snowball and working with him to get the farm back to give to Mr. Frederick.
No animal shall drink alcohol in excess.
A glue factory
What was the single commandment that replaced all the others?
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
What change was made to the fourth commandment about animals not being able to sleep in beds?
No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets.
Why did they get rid of "The Beasts of England"?
What did Squealer and Napoleon tell the animals that happened to Boxer after he was taken away?
They actually transported him to a hospital and they gave him the best care that they could.
There was a meeting in the house after humans had come to inspect the farm. What did the animals say that was their newest problem?
The animals looked like humans and they began to not be able to tell them apart.
Who was to blame for wrecking the windmill?
Snowball
What had the pigs bought with money that they received after Boxer was taken away?
Whiskey
What did the saying "Four legs good, two legs bad" change to?
Four legs good, to legs better.