Chaotic Characters
By the end of the story, why does Napoleon begin to educate only the young pigs (and not the rest of the animals)?
To control the next generation and keep his power secure.
What was the piece of machinary that was going to make the work easier on the farm?
The Windmill
Breaking Commandment #5, the pigs sold Boxer away and used the money to buy which type of alcohol?
Whiskey
The best propagandist, Squealer, was said to be able to turn ______ into ______.
black into white
What state did Mr. Bev start his teaching career in? (Hint: It's a 2.5 hour drive from here)
Virginia
What are TWO adjectives that accurately describe Benjamin the Donkey?
Cynical, Old, Intelligent, Skeptical, etc.
What are the names of the two battles in the story? (100 points each)
Battle of the Cowshed; Battle of the Windmill
What two things were given to Mollie to try and bribe her back into human control? (100 points each)
New ribbons in her mane; sugar cubes
Which two animals (who never fell for propaganda) left the farm but eventually returned? (100 points each)
Cat and Moses
What two sports did Mr. Bev play when he attended Lionville Middle School as a student? (100 points each)
Soccer and Track & Field
Who were the THREE MAIN PLAYERS in the Russian Revolution (Hint: They were represented by Old Major, Napoleon, and Snowball in Animal Farm.)
Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky
This story is an example of a(n) ________________. (a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one).
Allegory
Which species of animal is part of the “Foreign Affairs” department and spreads the message of Animal Farm to others?
Pigeons
What three Commandments were changed BEFORE Chapter 10 and how were they changed? (100 points each)
4. No animal shall sleep in a bed (with sheets).
5. No animal shall drink alcohol (to excess).
6. No animal shall kill another animal (without cause).
Name Mr. Bev's three sisters. (Hint: The names start with an "N" / "H" / "L")
Nicole, Holly, Leah
What are Boxer's two sayings? (200 points each)
"I will work harder." and "Napoleon is always right."
100 points each:
1. What is the original name of the farm?
2. What country does this story take place in?
3. Which building becomes the pigs' main living quarters?
4. What destroys the first windmill?
1. Manor Farm
2. England
3. The Farmhouse
4. Wind (...or Snowball...)
"Four legs good, two legs bad" - Each team has 30 seconds to write down as many "4-legged animals" as possible. Whoever has more, wins. GO!
Answers may vary.
Name two lies Squealer spreads in the story. (200 points each)
1. Uses fear of Jones returning
2. Twists facts about food production
3. Repeats slogans over and over again
4. Blames Snowball for everything
What four DASD schools did Mr. Bev attend as a student?
1. Lionville Elementary School (4 years)
2. Lionville Middle School (3 years)
3. EAST (1 year)
4. STEM (3 years)
Name 5 ways Napoleon betrayed the original ideals of Animalism. (100 points each)
1. Taking control/becoming a dictator
2. Keeping privileges for the pigs
3. Trading with humans
4. Using violence and terror
5. Changing the Commandments and living like humans
What are the "baby" names for these animals? (Example: Dog = Puppy)
1. Horse
2. Cow
3. Goose
4. Sheep
5. Goat
1. Foal/Colt/Filly
2. Calf
3. Gosling
4. Lamb
5. Kid
For up to 500 points, choose one team-member to sing the first three stanzas of "Beasts of England" outloud in front of the entire class.
Answers may vary.
What is the name of the pig that wrote a glowing, stunning poem in honor of Leader Napoleon?
Minimus
Answer these four questions (100 points each).
1. Who is his least favorite Animal Farm character?
2. What is his favorite scene (while tragic) in the story?
3. Mr. Bev believes this is a __________ story. (genre)
4. Mr. Bev's favorite George Orwell book is __________.
5. True or False: Mr. Bev liked the ending.
1. Squealer
2. Boxer's death
3. Horror
4. 1984
5. True