Character List
Whose motto is "I will work harder"?
Boxer
What does the word posthumously mean?
Occurring after death
How do Snowball and Napoleon differ in their feelings towards the windmill?
Snowball supports the windmill because he thinks it will ultimately save the animals work and time; whereas Napoleon is against it because he thinks they should focus their efforts on immediate food production.
What happens to Mollie?
She misses the attention she got from the humans, her ribbons, and her sugar. As a result, she runs away and is seen working for a human across town.
In comparing animal farm to the Russian Revolution, who does Mollie represent?
The middle/upper class, bourgeoisie
Who inspired the rebellion before his death?
Old Major
What does the word pretext mean?
An excuse to do something or say something that is not accurate
What cause do Mr. Frederick and Mr. Pilkington share in common?
Preventing their own animals from learning about the Rebellion
What new slogan does Boxer adopt after the overthrow of Snowball?
"Napoleon is always right!”
In comparing animal farm to the Russian Revolution, who does Mr. Pilkington represent?
The West in general, more specifically the United Kingdom/European Allies. (maybe Winston Churchill)
Who takes the puppies so he can educate them?
Napoleon
What does the word contemptible mean?
Worthy of disgust or contempt, despicable
What inferences can be made about why Napoleon and Snowball send pigeons to the other farms to tell them about the Rebellion and teach them “Beasts of England”?
To spread the ideology of Animalism to other farms
Where has Snowball been drawing out the plan for the windmill?
With chalk on the floor of the incubator shed.
In which of the following ways are Old Major and Vladimir Lenin similar?
Both were beloved leaders who believed that their followers should unite and revolt against their oppressors.
Who encourages the belief in "Sugar Candy Mountain"
Moses the raven
What does the word ignominious mean?
Shameful, disgraceful
What happens after Snowball makes his speech, winning the support of the animals?
Napoleon turns the dogs on Snowball who is chased off the farm.
What are Snowball and Napoleon's opinions on how the farm should be defended (they each have different perspectives)
Snowball believes that if they convince the neighboring farms to adopt Animalism and revolt, there will be no need for defense.
Napoleon thinks that all animals should be armed and learn how to use their weapons
In comparing animal farm to the Russian Revolution, who does Mr. Frederick represent?
Adolf Hitler/Germany
Who is the stubborn animal who is always pessimistic and doesn't care about animalism.
Benjamin the donkey
What does the word blithely mean?
Cheerful indifference; without care or concern
After the incident with Snowball, list at least 2 ways the animals’ Sunday rituals change?
There are no more meetings.
All decisions are made by a committee of pigs.
The flag is still raised and anthem sung, but there are no more debates.
In what way does Squealer use propaganda to explain the new leadership arrangement?
He uses fear tactics by saying the animals might bad decisions, leading to Jones’ return.
Which of the following characteristics do Snowball and Russian leader Leon Trotsky share in common?
Both lost their battle for power and were exiled, both were eloquent speakers who persuaded people with their words.