Characters
Whose maxim was "I will work harder!"?
Boxer
Who was caught changing the commandments on the barn wall?
Squealer
Snowball represents...
Trotsky!
Why did Napoleon take the puppies away?
He wanted to brainwash them and create his own secret "police" force! (KGB)
Why did Napoleon really ban "Beasts of England"?
He didn't want the animals to rebel against him.
Who taught the animals "Beasts of England?"
Old Major
Which commandment did they replace all the others with in chapter 10?
"All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others."
The KGB!
At the end of the novel, how did the pigs act like humans?
They drank alcohol, they walked on two legs, they dressed in human clothes, they had a meeting with humans, they played human games, etc.
How was Napoleon able to remain in power on Animal Farm?
The animals were uneducated and ignorant, and Napoleon would kill any animal who doubted him or rebelled against him.
Who preaches about Sugarcandy Mountain?
Moses the Raven
What was the first commandment to be changed?
No animal shall sleep in a bed. --> No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets.
Mollie represents...
The materialistic middle class
Which occurred first...the Battle of the Windmill or the Battle of the Cowshed?
The Battle of the Cowshed!
How did the Animal Farm flag change from the beginning of the novel to the end of the novel?
The flag was originally green with a white hoof and horn, to symbolize the fields of England and the republic of animals. At the end, it was just green.
Which animal was injured during the Battle of the Cowshed, but was awarded Animal Hero First Class?
Snowball
What did the pigs change the following commandment to?
"No animal shall drink alcohol."
"No animal shall drink alcohol to excess."
Boxer represents...
The working class!
What happened between Napoleon and Mr. Frederick that caused Mr. Frederick to invade Animal Farm?
Frederick gave Napoleon fake money for the timber, and Napoleon threatened an attack.
Why was Snowball getting blamed for everything the pigs did?
Napoleon used him as a scapegoat, and wanted the other animals to oppose him.
Squealer represents...
Communist (Stalin) propaganda!
Out of the original 7 commandments, how many were broken?
All of them!
What do Napoleon's forced "confessions" from the animals represent? (Hint: Think about Stalin!)
The Great Purge(s)!
What human did Napoleon hire, and what was his purpose?
Mr. Whymper - he helped with the selling/trading/buying of goods between Animal Farm and other farms.
What type of propaganda is shown when the sheep join together and shout "Four legs good, two legs bad!" throughout the novel?
Bandwagon