Characters
He is a large, fierce-looking boar who gets his own way
Napoleon
A word used by the animals to address each other as equals
Comrades
Animal Farm represents this country
Russia / USSR
What disappeared immediately after the Rebellion?
The milk
Why did the pigs take the milk and apples for themselves?
They claimed they are "brainworkers" and need it for their health
The loyal cart-horse whose motto is "I will work harder."
Boxer
A short statement of truth, like "Four legs good, two legs bad."
Maxim
Motto
Mr. Jones represents this historical figure
Czar Nicholas II
Who actually destroyed the Windmill the first time?
The Storm / The Wind
How did the commandment "No animal shall kill" change?
They added "without cause"
A small fat pig with twinkling eyes who is a brilliant talker and a master of propaganda.
Squealer
Lack of interest or emotion (felt by animals before the Rebellion)
Apathy
Snowball represents this historical figure who was chased out of Russia
Leon Trotsky
Why did Napoleon ban the song "Beasts of England"?
The Rebellion was completed / It was a revolutionary song not needed anymore
Why does Benjamin never speak up?
He is cynical; he believes life will be hard no matter who is in charge
She loves sugar and ribbons and represents the Bourgeoisie (Middle Class)
Mollie
The adjective used to describe Snowball as "full of life" and energy
Vivacious
The "Hen Rebellion" over the eggs represents this historical event under Stalin
collectivization / Starvation of Peasants
How did Squealer explain Boxer's death?
He said Boxer died in a hospital receiving the best care
Why does Napoleon educate the puppies in isolation?
to brainwash them into a private army
The tame raven who tells the animals about "Sugarcandy Mountain" (Organized Religion).
Moses
The word Squealer repeats to explain Napoleon's clever plans:
"_____, comrades, _____!"
tactics
The dogs represent this group in Soviet Russia
The Secret Police / NKVD)
In the final scene, what do the pigs carry in their trotters (hands)?
Whips
What is the irony of the final scene where pigs play cards with humans?
The pigs have become exactly like the humans they rebelled against)