Russian Revolution
Who was the last tsar of Russia, represented by Mr. Jones?
Tsar Nicholas II.
What is an allegory?
A story in which characters and events represent deeper meanings.
Which old pig gathers the animals for a meeting?
Old Major.
What happens to Old Major before the rebellion?
He dies peacefully in his sleep.
Which animal works especially hard on the farm?
Boxer
Which revolution overthrew the Russian monarchy in 1917?
The February Revolution.
Which character represents the hardworking working class?
Boxer.
Where does Old Major deliver his speech?
In the big barn.
What is the farm renamed after the rebellion?
Animal Farm.
Which pig takes the lead in teaching the animals to read and write?
Snowball
Who led the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin.
Which character represents Leon Trotsky?
Snowball.
What song does Old Major teach the animals?
Beasts of England
Which two pigs become the main leaders?
Napoleon and Snowball.
What is Boxer's personal motto?
“I will work harder.”
Which Soviet leader is represented by Napoleon?
Joseph Stalin.
What does Squealer represent?
Propaganda and political manipulation.
According to Old Major, who is responsible for the animals' suffering?
Humans.
What do the animals do to Mr. Jones and his men?
They drive them off the farm.
What is the main goal of the animals after the rebellion?
To manage the farm themselves and benefit from their own labor.
Which revolutionary leader, represented by Snowball, was forced into exile?
Leon Trotsky.
What historical conflict is represented by the Battle of the Cowshed?
The Russian Civil War and attempts to defeat the revolution.
What vision of the future does Old Major share?
A world where animals live freely without human oppression.
Why do the pigs keep the milk and apples for themselves?
They claim they need them to remain healthy and manage the farm.
What major warning does Orwell communicate through the first five chapters?
Revolutions can betray their original ideals when leaders abuse power and suppress others.