Author, Characters, and Setting
Who is the author of Animal Farm?
George Orwell
What is the central theme of Animal Farm that reflects a critique of political systems?
Abuse of power
Which pig comes up with the idea of Animalism?
Old Major
What is the name of the battle where the animals successfully defend the farm against the humans?
The Battle of the Cowshed
What is the first commandment of Animalism?
"Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy."
What type of animals are the main characters in Animal Farm?
Pigs
Which real-world political event influenced George Orwell's writing of Animal Farm?
The Russian Revolution
What do the pigs use to manipulate and control the other animals?
Propaganda
What is the name of the neighboring farm that represents capitalist powers?
Foxwood Farm
What is the slogan the pigs use to manipulate the animals?
"Four legs good, two legs bad"
In Animal Farm, what is the name of the farm where the story takes place?
Manor Farm
What is the overarching message about revolutions in Animal Farm?
Revolutions often result in the rise of new oppressors
Which pig challenges Napoleon's authority and is eventually driven off the farm?
Snowball
What does the windmill symbolize in Animal Farm?
Industrialization and progress
What is the ultimate fate of the Seven Commandments in Animal Farm?
They are gradually modified and reduced to a single slogan
Which pig is the main antagonist and becomes the totalitarian leader?
Napoleon
What are some of the tactics used by the pigs to manipulate and control the other animals?
Propaganda, rewriting history, and fear tactics
What is the name of the pig who represents the intellectual class and is responsible for writing and changing the commandments?
Squealer
Who is the only human character that the animals trust in the beginning?
Mr. Whymper
What is the new slogan introduced by the pigs at the end of the story to justify their superiority?
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
What political ideology does Animal Farm allegorically criticize?
Communism
How does Animal Farm satirize the cult of personality in politics?
Through the character of Napoleon and his manipulation of the other animals.
What method do the pigs use to justify their privileges and explain why they need more resources than the other animals?
The pigs claim that they are the brains of the farm and require more resources for proper management
What is the final commandment changed by the pigs at the end of the story?
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
What is the significance of the phrase "Beasts of England" in Animal Farm?
It is the original revolutionary song and rallying cry for the animals, which is later banned and replaced by a new anthem.