Characters
Who is Snowball?
This character was unfairly blamed for destroying the windmill.
During the Battle of the Cowshed, how does Boxer react when he thinks he has killed the stable lad?
He feels sorrow and guilt.
What is the first major change Napoleon makes to the governance of the farm after Snowball is expelled?
Napoleon announces that there will be no more Sunday meetings or debates and that a committee, led by him, will make all the decisions.
Who is Mr. Whymper, and what is his role?
A lawyer
What does vivacious mean?
lively, spirited
Who is Mr. Jones?
he is the original owner of Manor Farm, who was run off the farm by the animals
Where was Napoleon during the battle?
The Battle of Waterloo
What is the primary dispute between Napoleon and Snowball regarding the farm's future infrastructure?
The main argument centers on the windmill, as Snowball wants to build it to generate electricity and make work easier, while Napoleon argues that they should focus on producing more food instead.
How many hours are the animals working now, and what happens to their rations if they do not volunteer for Sunday work?
Working 60 hour weeks the rations get cut in half
What is Animalism?
Animalism is where people exploit animals for money.
Who is old major?
he is the old pig who inspires the rebellion with the speech and the song "Beasts of England".
What rumors do the humans spread about what is happening inside Animal Farm?
The animals on Animal Farm were perpetually fighting among themselves, starving, and suffering from disease.
How do Napoleon and Snowball differ in their ideas about how to defend the farm from humans?
Snowball wants to send pigeons to other farms to start more rebellions, so they won't have to defend themselves, and Napoleon wants to gather guns and train the animals to fight so they can protect their current farm.
Why does Napoleon decide to engage in trade with the neighboring farms?
To obtain essential materials
What does Boxer's death represent?
Boxer represents the hardworking, but naive, working class who is exploited and ultimately discarded by those in power.
Who is Squealer?
He is a very smart pig who is in charge of all the propaganda on the farm.
Which historical figure’s campaigns did Snowball study to prepare for the farm's defense?
Julius Caesar
Why does Mollie run away from the farm?
she represents the wealthy class of Russia and misses being pampered by humans.
How is the Fourth Commandment regarding sleeping in beds changed?
No animal can sleep with sheets
What does Mollie represent?
The rich class of the Russian people.
Who is Mollie?
She is a horse who loves sugar and eventually leaves the farm to be with humans.
Who are Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick, and how do they react to the rebellion at first?
They are neighbors in their farms and they reacted poorly to the news about the farm and they were mad because they didn't want their own farms to do the same.
What does Squealer say later about the origin of the windmill plan?
Squealer says that the windmill was actually Napoleon’s idea all along and that Snowball stole the plans and was a traitor.
How do the pigs justify sleeping in the farmhouse beds?
Loophole in 4th amendment
What are 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.