Characters
What is a "Mare" and give a character who is one.
Horse: Mollie, Clover, Boxer
Why did the cows break into the shed?
To steal food because they were starving.
What did the animals decide to do with Mr. Jones' house?
Turn it into a museum.
What was the last King of Russia's name?
Tzar Nicholas II
Define Windfall
A fruit so ripe it falls just by the wind blowing.
What is the difference between Mollie and Boxer?
Mollie is a showhorse; Boxer is a workhorse. One used to hard work the other is not.
Why did Snowball summarize the Seven Commandments into “Four legs good, two legs bad”?
For the dumber animals to keep up as well.
What impressed the animals about the Jones’ house?
The luxury.
Who came up with the ideas of Communism?
Karl Marx
Define a "bit"
A tool used to muzzle of keep animals from biting
What is the name of the pig who summons all the animals to listen to his dream?
Old Major
What do the animals destroy?
Things that remind them of Mr. Jones’ power.
What was the problem with the farm tools?
They were made for human hand
What are the KGB?
Russian secret police
Define "Unanimously"
In full agreement. Everyone agrees
This character is the oldest on the farm and is known for his negativity. What is his name, animal type, AND who does he represent?
Benjamin, Donkey, and older generation of Russians who lived through the previous king.
What does Orwell mean when he says Squealer can “turn black into white”?
He is very persuasive.
What was the design of the new farm flag?
Green with a hoof
What happened to the Tzars?
The Russians revolted and killed them all
Identify the character from the quote or description."He was the admiration of everybody." Tell why.
Boxer because he was a hard worker
What does Squealer say to make the animals afraid?
That Mr. Jones' will comeback if the pigs aren't healthy from eating apples and milk.
What are ALL 7 of the commandments?
THE SEVEN COMMANDMENTS 1. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. 2. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. 3. No animal shall wear clothes. 4. No animal shall sleep in a bed. 5. No animal shall drink alcohol. 6. No animal shall kill any other animal. 7. All animals are equal.
What are 3 examples of the difference between the pigs and the other animals?
1. Apples and milk 2. Supervise not work 3. Can read
The animals change the name of the farm from Manor Farm to Animal Farm. Russia changes from the "Russian Empire" to the USSR. What does USSR stand for?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
Identify the character from the quote or description. "He was a spy and a tale-bearer, but he was also a clever talker."
Moses the pet raven