Chapter 2
Who was the owner of the farm before the rebellion?
Mr. Jones.
Which two animals competed for leadership of the farm?
Napoleon and Snowball.
Why were the animals starving during the winter?
Because the harvest had been poor and food production was insufficient.
What was the new maxim the sheep were taught to chant?
"Four legs good, two legs better!"
Who does Napoleon represent in history?
Joseph Stalin.
What event led the animals to rebel against the humans?
Mr. Jones forgot to feed the animals, which angered them and triggered the uprising.
What was Snowball’s plan to improve the farm?
To build a windmill to generate electricity and increase productivity.
What did Napoleon do to hide the food shortage from the humans?
He filled the grain bins with sand and covered the top layer with grain to create the illusion of abundance.
What did the pigs do that made them identical to humans?
They walked on two legs, wore clothes, and carried whips.
What historical entity does Animal Farm symbolize?
The Soviet Union.
What was the animals’ first action after expelling the humans?
They destroyed everything that reminded them of human oppression.
How did Napoleon react to Snowball’s plan?
He strongly opposed it, and when Snowball gained support, he used his dogs to chase him away.
What happened to the animals that Napoleon accused of treason?
They were publicly executed by Napoleon’s dogs.
How was the original slogan "All animals are equal" changed?
It became "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
Which character in Animal Farm represents the Russian Orthodox Church?
Moses.
What new name did the animals give the farm after the rebellion?
They changed the name from Manor Farm to Animal Farm.
How did Napoleon justify Snowball’s expulsion to the other animals?
He claimed that Snowball was a traitor and had always been plotting against the farm.
Which character questioned Napoleon’s leadership but remained loyal out of fear and confusion?
Boxer, who sometimes doubted Napoleon’s decisions but always convinced himself with the phrase "Napoleon is always right."
What final scene symbolizes the complete betrayal of the revolution?
The pigs and humans playing cards and laughing together, while the other animals could no longer tell them apart.
What does the windmill in the story allegorically represent in history?
Trotsky’s plans.
What were the Seven Commandments established by the animals?
What major change did Napoleon make after Snowball was gone?
He abolished the meetings and debates among the animals, establishing a dictatorship where only he made decisions.
What was the name of the poem written by Minimus in honor of Napoleon, and what was its purpose?
The poem was called Comrade Napoleon, and its purpose was to glorify Napoleon as the supreme leader and reinforce his cult of personality.
What was the last change Napoleon made to the farm?
He reverted its name from Animal Farm back to Manor Farm, symbolizing that the revolution had come full circle and failed.
What does the farmhouse symbolize in historical context?
The Kremlin (the Palace).