Characters
Who is considered the pig that inspires everyone on the farm to rebel?
Old Major
According to Old Major, who/what is the cause of all the animal’s problems?
Man
What are Boxer's two maxim?
"I will work harder"
"Napoleon is always right"
What was the name of Animal Farm before it was Animal Farm?
Manor Farm
How does Snowball come up with the plan for the windmill?
He reads books that he got from the farmhouse.
Give two specific examples how Benjamin is rather cynical.
He doesn't feel the need to read. He doesn't feel the need to ever laugh.
Why did the animal rebellion happen?
The animals were starving and broke into the food supply
Where does Mollie end up?
She goes to live with humans in Willingdon
How did Napoleon show his disgust over Snowball’s work plans?
He disagreed with them and then urinated all over them.
Explain each character's reading capabilities: Clover, Boxer, Pigs, Benjamin, Hens
Clover: Could read but struggled
Boxer: Couldn't get past the letter D
Pigs: Very good at reading
Benjamin: very good at reading
Hens: Could not read
What is the design on the animals’ flag?
a horn and hoof
What maxim/saying do the sheep enjoy saying?
Four legs good, two legs bad!
What is Sugarcandy Mountain and whose idea is it?
A heaven for animals- Moses
Explain the Battle of the Cowshed
1. Humans broke in
2. Pigeons defecated on them
3. Geese bit them
4. Snowball gets shot
5. Boxer kicks stable boy in head
6. Humans retreat
Explain how Squealer uses propaganda and fear mongering in his speeches, using specific quotes/examples.
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What event made Boxer sad and worried and what does that say about him?
He thought he killed a human. He has sympathy and is a good animal at heart.
What Commandment has been broken so far? How?
All animals are equal- there is a clear hierarchy
The thoughts of Old Major were formed into a concept called ___________________ by the pigs
Animalism
How do Napoleon and Snowball differ when it comes to ideas regarding military?
Napoleon wants to arm the animals. Snowball thinks spreading word of the rebellion is more important.
List at least eight animals on the farm and their main characteristic.
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What was the theme song for Animal Farm called? Name three specific things it mentions.
"beasts of England"
-no more animal oppression via punishment
-A lot of food
-Greener pastures
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“All men are enemies. All animals are comrades” is an example of:
propaganda
Where was Old Major's remains places?
Flag staff
What type of story is Animal Farm? Explain
Allegory: it uses characters/plot to make a statement about society.