Characters and Representations
Plot Details
Key Concepts
Themes and Morals
Quotes and Symbols
100

This character represents Joseph Stalin in the novel.

Who is Napoleon?

100

What event triggered the animals' rebellion against Mr. Jones?

What is Jones got drunk and forgot to feed the animals?

100

A short story featuring animals to teach a moral lesson is called this.

What is a fable?

100

What theme is illustrated when Napoleon rewrites history to blame Snowball?

What is placing blame and rewriting history are strategies used by politicians to stay in power?

100

What is the name of the revolutionary song sung by the animals?

What is Beasts of England?

200

This character represents Leon Trotsky and was exiled after a power struggle

Who is Snowball?

200

Why does Napoleon send Boxer to the knacker?

What is to sell him for profit?

200

The system of government in the novel advocating class equality is called this.

What is animalism?

200

What theme is highlighted when the pigs take all the milk and apples for themselves?

What is the type of government or leader doesn’t matter; all can become corrupt and greedy?

200

What tactic does Napoleon use to control the animals?

What is fear and manipulation?

300

This animal represents the proletariat with their hard work and blind loyalty.

Who is Boxer?

300

What causes the windmill to collapse the second time?

What is a storm and dynamite/blasting powder?

300

This term refers to information used to promote a biased political viewpoint.

What is propaganda?

300

Mollie’s refusal to give up her ribbons and work represents this theme.

What is a perfect society is impossible because some individuals will not do their part?

300

What is Sugarcandy Mountain a symbol of?

What is religion/heaven?

400

This character symbolizes propaganda and justifies the pigs' unjust actions.

Who is Squealer?

400

Why does Napoleon adopt Snowball's windmill plan?

What is he knows it is practical?

400

A story with a hidden political or moral meaning is known as this.

What is an allegory?

400

What theme is seen when the commandments are altered to justify the pigs' actions?

What is placing blame and rewriting history are strategies used by politicians to stay in power?

400

What does the final scene of the pigs resembling humans symbolize?

What is the loss of revolutionary ideals and the corruption of power?

500

Napoleon steals these dogs' puppies to raise and train as his personal bodyguards.

Who are Jessie and Bluebell?

500

What is Sugarcandy Mountain?

What is Moses’ idea of heaven?

500

This form of government seeks to eliminate class struggles by state control of property and wealth.

What is communism?

500

Benjamin’s refusal to act against oppression reflects this theme.

What is a perfect society is impossible because some individuals will not do their part?

500

What does the windmill symbolize in the story?

What is false promises of progress and exploitation?