Characters
Name the group of animals that learned to read and write.
Pigs
How did the animals end their meetings?
By singing "Beasts of England"
What is the cause of the Rebellion?
Mr. Jones and his workers didn't feed the animals for two days.
What did the animals call their system of beliefs? This represents _______ in the Russian Revolution.
Animalism; Communism
What is wrong with the cows at the end of the chapter?
They need to be milked.
This character is outgoing, inventive, and quick in speech.
Why did the men flee quickly after the animals attacked?
They were in shock. They were used to dominating over the animals.
With what is Mollie most concerned with regarding the rebellion?
Her sugar and ribbons.
This character represents Joseph Stalin in the Russian Revolution.
Describe why Boxer and Clover were the most faithful disciples.
They couldn't think for themselves, and they attended all of the meetings.
This character is fierce-looking, large, not a good speaker, and often gets his own way.
Napoleon
What month is it? What has just happened at the opening of chapter two?
March; Old major has just died three nights after his speech.
Name two reasons the animals don't want to participate in the rebellion.
This character represents propaganda during the Russian Revolution.
Squealer
What's the farms new name?
Animal Farm
What does Moses represent?
Religion
Describe the promises from Moses.
They will go to Sugar Candy Mountain when they die, never work, and there's a surplus of food.
Describe the chain of events that led to the rebellion.
Mr. Jones got drunk, the men went hunting, and the animals weren't fed for two days.
What does Sugar Candy Mountain represent? Why was this allowed during the Russian Revolution?
Why is it ironic that the pigs can read and write?
This is a human thing to do.
Who are the two most faithful disciples?
Name the 4 principles that are missing from the commandments.
1. Live in a house 2. Smoke tobacco 3. Touch money 4. Tyrannize another animal
In what ways do you think the 7 commandments will contribute to the plot further in the novel?
The commandments set the framework for the law.
The rules are called ____________. These are an allusion to the ____________ in the bible.
commandments; the 10 commandments
If the animals won't see the rebellion in their lifetime, why is it important to them?
They want a better life for their children.