Chapter 1
Who calls all the animals to a meeting in the big barn?
Old Major
Which three pigs develop Old Major’s ideas?
Snowball, Napoleon and Squealer
Which horse adopts the personal motto “I will work harder”?
Boxer
What is the name of the battle in which the humans try to retake the farm?
The Battle of the Cowshed
Which horse leaves the farm, attracted by ribbons and sugar?
Mollie
What is the name of the farm’s owner, and what is the farm originally called?
Mr. Jones, Manor Farm.
What name do the pigs give to their system of thought?
Animalism
What simple maxim does Snowball create to summarize Animalism for the less intelligent animals?
“Four legs good, two legs bad”
Who own the two farms next to Animal Farm?
Mr. Pilkington (Foxwood) and Mr. Frederick (Pinchfield)
What big project does Snowball propose to build?
A windmill to produce electricity
What song does Old Major teach the animals at the end of the meeting?
“Beasts of England”
What finally causes the Rebellion?
Mr. Jones gets drunk and forgets to feed the animals.
Describe the flag Snowball designs and explain what it symbolizes.
A green flag with a white hoof and horn.
Which two animals receive the decoration “Animal Hero, First Class”?
Snowball and Boxer
How does Napoleon get rid of Snowball?
Nine huge dogs (the puppies he raised) chase Snowball off the farm.
What song does Old Major teach the animals at the end of the meeting?
Man
Name at least four of the Seven Commandments.
Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. No animal shall wear clothes. No animal shall sleep in a bed. No animal shall drink alcohol. No animal shall kill any other animal. All animals are equal.
What does Napoleon do with the newborn puppies of Jessie and Bluebell?
He takes them away, saying he will educate them, and keeps them hidden in a loft.
Why is Boxer upset after the battle?
He thinks he has killed a stable-lad
What does Napoleon announce about the Sunday Meetings after Snowball is expelled?
The debates are abolished. A committee of pigs led by Napoleon will make all decisions, and the animals will only meet to salute the flag, sing, and receive orders.
During the meeting, the animals vote on a question. What was the question, and what was the result?
Whether rats are comrades
What happens to the milk at the end of the chapter, and why is it important?
The milk disappears / Napoleon drink it
How does Squealer justify the pigs keeping the milk and apples for themselves?
He says the pigs are brainworkers who need the food to stay healthy. If the pigs fail, Jones will come back.
How had Snowball prepared for the attack, and what source did he study?
He studied an old book about Julius Caesar’s campaigns found in the farmhouse. He planned the defense, including a fake retreat and ambush.
How does Squealer change the perspecitve of the animals about Snowball?
Squealer says that Snowball is no more than a criminal