Rebellion
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Why do the animals rebel?

They are treated badly

100

Who inspires the idea of rebellion?

Old Major

100

What are the dogs trained to do?

Guard and threaten

100

Why does Napoleon punish the hens?

They refuse to give up their eggs

100

What does the windmill represent?

False promises

200

What do the animals call their belief system?

Animalism

200

Who takes control of the farm?

Napoleon

200

Which persuasive appeal does Squealer use most often?

Pathos (emotion)

200

What happens after the animals confess to crimes?

They are executed

200

What happens to “Beasts of England”?

It is banned

300

What happens to the milk and apples?

The pigs take them

300

Who uses words to manipulate the animals?

Squealer

300

What words are added to the rule about killing other animals?

"without cause"

300

Where is Boxer sent after he collapses?

The knacker (slaughterhouse)

300

What happens to the Seven Commandments over time?

They are changed to benefit the pigs

400

What does “Beasts of England” represent?

Hope for a better life

400

Who believes strongly in hard work?

Boxer

400

What does “Napoleon is always right” show?

Blind obedience

400

What do the pigs buy after Boxer's death?

Alcohol

400

Why can’t the animals tell pigs and humans apart?

The pigs begin acting like humans

500

Why don’t most animals notice when rules are changed?

They cannot read well

500

Who is cynical and usually quiet?

Benjamin

500

What chant do the sheep repeat at the end?

"Four legs good, two legs better!"

500

Which human tricks Napoleon with fake money?

Mr. Frederick

500

What is the final commandment?

“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.”

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