Plot Points
The pigs convert Old Major's system of thought into a belief system called?
Animalism
Animal Farm uses animals as the main characters, making it what type of story?
Fable
This pig is the master of propaganda, can convince anyone of anything and is Napoleon's chief spokesperson.
Squealer
This animal is the oldest and most respected on the farm, who had the vision of the revolution
Old Major
The commandment that replaced the seven commandments
"All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others"
What happens to Old Major after giving his speech?
He dies in his sleep
What did Clover see that shocked her and the other animals at the end of Chapter 10?
This animal is the oldest and most cynical, often repeating the phrase, "Donkeys live a long time."
Benjamin
The animal who is more vivacious than Napoleon and leads the farm animals in battle.
Snowball
Which character says:
"Napoleon is always right"
"I will work harder"
How does Napoleon first reveal that he has been secretly training the nine puppies?
He unleashes the dogs to chase Snowball off the farm
What event incites the rebellion?
The animals break into the shed to get food, Mr. Jones and his men find them and start whipping them. The animals all fight back
This frivolous mare leaves the farm early in the novel because she misses sugar and ribbons.
Mollie
A tough, savvy man who scams Napoleon by paying him with forged money
Mr. Frederick
The animals who chant "four legs good, two legs bad" and at the end of the story chant "four legs good, two legs better"
sheep
What happens in the Battle of Cowshed?
What happens in the Battle of Windmill?
Mr. Frederick and his armed men attack the farm and plant explosives in the windmill to blow it up. The animals fight back and drive the men away.
The human solicitor hired by Napoleon to act as an intermediary between Animal Farm and the outside world.
Mr. Whymper
The motherly middle-aged mare who catches Mollie being pet by a man from the neighboring farms
Clover
Which character says: "Do you know the enemy who has come in the night and overthrown our windmill? SNOWBALL!"
Napoleon
Name 3 of the original commandments
Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy
Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend
No animal shall wear clothes
No animal shall drink alcohol
No animal shall kill any other animal
All animals are equal
Name 3 of the changed commandments
- No animal shall sleep in a bed *with sheets
-No animal shall drink alcohol *to excess
-No animal shall kill any other animal *without cause
-All animals are equal *but some are more equal than others
This raven, who speaks of "Sugarcandy Mountain," is tolerated because he helps keep the animals submissive.
Moses
The human farmer of the other neighboring farm, Foxwood, who is described as being easy-going but neglectful.
Mr. Pilkington
Which character says "Why then do we continue in this miserable condition? Because nearly the whole of the produce of our labour is stolen from us by human beings"
Old Major