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What dream does Old Major share with the animals at the beginning of the story?
Old Major dreams of a future where animals live free from human control and suffering, working for themselves instead of humans.
How do the animals organize the work on the farm after the rebellion?
Everyone works according to their ability, while the pigs supervise and direct.
What causes the conflict between Snowball and Napoleon?
They disagree over how the farm should be run—especially about building the windmill and Snowball’s ideas for progress.
Why do the animals confess to crimes they did not commit?
They are terrified of Napoleon’s dogs.
What happens to Boxer after he is injured?
He collapses while working on the windmill and is sold by the pigs to a glue factory.
What events lead to the animals’ successful rebellion against Mr. Jones?
Mr. Jones neglects to feed the animals, so they break into the store shed; when Jones tries to stop them, they chase him and his men off the farm.
What happens during the Battle of the Cowshed, and what role does Snowball play?
Humans attack to retake the farm, but Snowball bravely leads the animals to victory.
How does Napoleon begin to use trade with humans, and why does this surprise the animals?
He starts selling eggs and timber, shocking the animals since trading with humans was originally forbidden.
What happens during the second battle with the humans?
The humans destroy the windmill, and the animals lose.
How do the other animals react when they can no longer tell the pigs from the humans?
They are shocked and confused, realizing the pigs have become indistinguishable from the humans (bad guys).
What are the Seven Commandments, and why are they created?
They are a written code of laws meant to ensure equality and prevent the animals from becoming like humans.
Why does Boxer feel guilty after the battle?
He believes he killed a stable-boy and feels deep regret.
What happens to the windmill, and who is blamed for its destruction?
A storm knocks it down, but Napoleon blames Snowball for sabotage.
How does Napoleon trick the humans in the timber trade?
He sells timber to Frederick, who pays with fake money.
What message or lesson does Orwell convey through the final scene of the book?
(various answers)
What rules or principles does Old Major give to guide the animals after the rebellion?
He teaches them t that all animals are equal and must never adopt human habits or harm each other.
How do neighboring humans react to the animals’ rebellion?
They are alarmed and fearful that their own animals might rebel, so they spread lies about Animal Farm.
Why do the animals agree to work harder, even on Sundays?
They believe it’s for the good of the farm.
How do the pigs continue to change the Seven Commandments?
They secretly alter the commandments to justify their actions, like “No animal shall kill any other animal without cause.”
What do the pigs begin doing that completely breaks the original commandments?
They walk on two legs, wear clothes, carry whips, and behave exactly like humans.
How do the animals react to Old Major’s ideas about rebellion?
They are inspired and eager to plan for a rebellion against Mr. Jones to gain their freedom.
What does the sheep’s chant “Four legs good, two legs bad” represent?
It simplifies the commandments into an easy slogan, dividing animals (good) from humans (bad).
How does Napoleon take control of the farm?
He unleashes nine trained dogs to chase Snowball away and declares himself leader.
How do the animals explain the growing differences between what they remember and what they see happening?
They convince themselves they must have remembered things incorrectly, trusting the pigs’ version of events.
How do the pigs explain what happens to Boxer, and what is the truth?
They claim he died peacefully in the hospital, but in reality, they sold him for money to buy whisky.