Characters
Key Events
Themes & Ideas
Symbolism
Quotes & Speeches
100

Who is the wise and respected boar that inspires the rebellion with his speech?

Old Major

100

What prompts Old Major to gather the animals for a meeting?

He has a dream about a rebellion against humans and wants to share his vision of animal freedom.

100

What rhetorical device does Old Major use during his speech as a way to incite the animals to rebel against Mr. Jones?

Pathos - using emotional appeals to *persuade* an audience

100

What does the farmhouse symbolize in the early chapters?

It symbolizes human oppression and greed (the home of the Russian Czar, Nicholas II)

100

Who says, "Man is the only creature that consumes without producing"?

Old Major

200

Which two pigs emerge as leaders after Old Major's death?

Napoleon & Snowball

200

What happens to Old Major shortly after delivering his speech?

He dies peacefully in his sleep.

200

The animals' early discussions about their new ideology (Animalism) reflect an idea that all animals should be treated _________ ?

Equally. All animals are equal. 

200

What do the whips, harnesses, and chains represent?

They represent the tools of oppression and control

200

In his speech, what does Old Major claim is the root cause of all the animals’ suffering?

Humans

300

What type of animal is Boxer and what is he known for?

Horse. 

He is big and strong.

300

What song does Old Major teach the animals, and what does it symbolize?

Beasts of England

It symbolizes unity for all the farm animals

300

Why does Old Major warn the animals to not adopt human vices?

He says all humans are the enemy and therefore should not have influence over the animals.

300

What does the name change from "Manor Farm" to "Animal Farm" signify?

It signifies the animals' newfound independence and rejection of human rule.

300

Who said, "Comrades, those ribbons that you are so devoted to are the badge of slavery. Can you not understand that liberty is worth more than ribbons?"

Snowball

400

Which animals did not want the rats to be "comrades" when Old Major had all the animals vote?

Cats and dogs.

400

After Old Major died, what did Mr. Jones do, which catalyzed the animal rebellion.

He got drunk and neglected to feed the animals. The animals couldn't take it anymore.

400

Why do the animals feel a sense of hope after the rebellion?

They believe they can create a fair and just society where animals control their own lives.

400

Moses uses the promise of Sugarcandy Mountain (aka heaven) to keep the animals hopeful and pacified. What does Moses symbolize in the context of the Russian Revolution?

Moses represents the orthodox Russian church during the time of the Czar and monarchy.

400

Who said, "And shall I still be allowed to wear ribbons in my mane?"

Mollie

500

Who is the vain and self-absorbed horse who cares mostly about ribbons and sugar?

Mollie

500

After the rebellion, what do the animals do first to establish their new society?

They destroy symbols of human oppression, like the whips and harnesses, and rename the farm "Animal Farm."

OR

They create Seven Commandments, based on Animalism, to establish rules and order on the farm. 

500

What theme does the song "Beasts of England" represent?

It represents unity, collective struggle, and the dream of a better future.

500

Mr. Jones symbolizes which key Russian Revolution figure.

Czar Nicholas II

500

After Snowball and the rest of the animals head out to work in the hayfield, who stays behind to look after the farm, where the milk has suddenly vanished when the animals return?

Napoleon