Character/Quote Identification
Who does this describe? "A large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way."
Napoleon
What is the original name of Animal Farm?
Manor Farm
When the windmill is destroyed the first time during a storm in November, who/what does Napoleon blame?
Snowball
When the hens went on strike, what did Napoleon do to force the them to lay eggs?
He starved them.
Squealer spreads information that is biased and misleading nature, which is used to promote Napoleon's political cause and point of view. What term represents this type of information?
Propaganda
This character, who was Mr. Jones' pet, claimed to know the existence of a mysterious country called Sugar Candy Mountain.
Moses
What do the pigs name the farm at the end of the story?
Manor Farm
How does Squealer try to justify the fact that the pigs have been drinking all of the milk and collecting all of the windfall apples for themselves and not sharing with the others?
The pigs need the milk and apples, even though they dislike them, to preserve their health and strengthen their minds for managing and organizing the farm.
On behalf of Napoleon, Squealer argues that bravery isn't enough--that the animals must possess other more important qualities. What quality does Squealer say is more important than bravery?
Loyalty/obedience
The author references seasons a number of times throughout the story to mark key moments of transition, contribute to the overall mood, and develop the book's symbolism. What literary device is used when an author includes recurring elements throughout a book?
Motif
Because of Napoleon's constant paranoia, he uses this character to taste test all of his food in case any of it has been poisoned.
Pinkeye
Who died during the battle of the cowshed?
One of the sheep
How does Mr. Frederick trick Napoleon when he offers to buy a large amount of timber from Animal Farm?
He pays for it with counterfeit money.
By the end of the story, what word were the animals not allowed to call each other?
Comrade
The intention of Animalism was to create a perfect world, also known as a __________, where all animals were equal and lived in harmony with one another. However, by the end of the story, the farm became the complete opposite of a perfect world, also known as a __________.
1. Utopia
2. Dystopia
This character is a white goat who's characteristics include intelligent, hard-working, and trusting. This character is one of the few animals who is literate, reading the changed commandments out loud when the others suspect they've been changed.
Muriel
What does Snowball call a "badge of slavery"?
Mollie's ribbons
What sparks a violent argument at the end of the story between Napoleon and Mr. Pilkington during their meeting?
During their card game, they each played an ace of spades, meaning someone was trying to cheat the other.
After the battle of the cowshed, what are Snowball and Napoleon's differing opinions about how to defend Animal Farm?
Napoleon wants to procure firearms while Snowball wants to send pigeons to stir up rebellions on other farms.
Every time the pigs change the commandments, the other animals have a vague feeling something isn't right, but they cannot seem to determine why they feel that way. The fact that the reader knows more than the characters is an example of what literary device?
Dramatic irony
This pig was commissioned by Napoleon to write propaganda poems and songs in praise of Napoleon and Animal Farm.
Minimus
What was Old Major's other name, and why did he have this name?
His name is Willingdon Beauty, which was the name Farmer Jones gave him as a show pig.
When did the rebellion occur (month and day of the week)?
June, Sunday
After exiling Snowball, what three changes does Napoleon make to Animal Farm?
1. No more Sunday morning meetings
2. The formation of a special committee of pigs
3. No more debates
Napoleon becomes a dictator who rules using a cruel and oppressive government, also known as __________.
Tyranny