Characters
Who is Old Major?
This old pig gave the speech that inspired the Rebellion.
What happened to Mr. Jones?
The animals kicked this man off the farm during the Rebellion.
What is the novella "Animal Farm" a allegory for?
The Russian Revolution
“All men are enemies. All animals are comrades.”
Who said it?
Old Major
This farmer represents the oppressive ruling class and the Tsar in the Russian Revolution.
Mr. Jones
Who is Squealer?
This pig is known for his excellent speaking skills and manipulative ways.
What is Animal Farm?
This is the name the animals gave to the farm after the Rebellion.
How is Animal Farm an allegory?
Animal Farm is an example of a type of story where animals represent real people and ideas.
What is a slogan used by the sheep and the pigs to simplify the commandments?
“Four legs good, two legs bad.”
These commandments are written on the barn wall.
The Seven Commandments
Who is Boxer?
This hardworking horse believed in the motto, “I will work harder.”
What are the Seven Commandments?
The animals created this to guide how they should live after the Rebellion.
The animals' easy acceptance of the pigs’ leadership illustrates this theme of that?
Propaganda or manipulation of the masses?
What is Boxer’s personal motto?
“I will work harder.”
What building project is a symbol of progress and conflict?
The Windmill
Who are the pigs?
These animals were the smartest on the farm.
What is the Battle of the Cowshed?
This event was the first major battle between animals and humans.
When Snowball and Napoleon begin to argue, it reveals what key theme about political leadership?
rivalry for power or political conflict.
What is part of Old Major’s speech criticizing humans?
“Man is the only creature that consumes without producing.”
Whose ribbons represent luxury and vanity?
Mollie’s ribbons
Who is Snowball?
This pig was chased off the farm by dogs and blamed for all the problems.
What happened to the milk and apples?
The pigs take this luxury item for themselves, claiming they need it to lead.
The pigs slowly taking more control shows the danger of losing what?
Equality or freedom.
What is another motto Boxer adopts, showing blind loyalty?
“Napoleon is always right.”
Which animals represent the easily influenced masses?
The sheep