Allegories
Who does Old Major represent in history?
Karl Marx or Vladimir Lenin
What year did the Russian Revolution take place?
1917
Who gives a speech to the animals in Chapter 1?
Old Major
What happens to Old Major in Chapter 2?
He dies in his sleep
How do the animals organize their work after the rebellion?
They divide tasks and work together
What is the allegory behind the dogs?
The secret police (KGB)
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What dream does Old Major share with the animals?
A world without humans where animals are free
Which two pigs emerge as leaders after Old Major’s death?
Snowball and Napoleon
Which animal is the hardest worker on the farm?
Boxer
What does Napoleon symbolize?
Joseph Stalin
In Animal Farm, which character represents Joseph Stalin?
Napoleon
What song does Old Major teach the animals?
Beasts of England
What event leads to the animals taking over the farm?
Mr. Jones neglects them, and they rebel
What is Snowball’s role in educating the animals?
He teaches them to read and write
What does the windmill represent?
Stalin’s Five-Year Plans
What was the purpose of Stalin’s Five-Year Plans, which are symbolized by the windmill in Animal Farm?
To rapidly industrialize the Soviet Union
What is the name of the farm at the beginning of the story?
Manor Farm
What do the animals rename the farm after the rebellion?
Animal Farm
What is Napoleon’s main focus in this Chapter?
Educating the puppies in secret
Who do the pigs as a group symbolize?
The ruling Communist elite
Which historical event is represented by the executions of animals in Animal Farm?
The Great Purge
How do the animals feel after Old Major's speech?
Inspired and hopeful
What are the Seven Commandments meant to represent?
The rules of Animalism
What happens to Beasts of England during this chapter?
It becomes a popular anthem among the animals