Chapters 1-2
What motto does Major give the animals?
"All men are enemies. all animals are comrades."
or
"Four legs good. Two legs bad."
What are Napoleon's ideas about education?
He believes education should be for the very young and not for the already aged animals.
According to Snowball, what would be the benefits of a windmill?
Heated pens, electricity, and a shorter workweek.
What makes the battle against Frederick’s different from the Battle of Cowshead?
The battle against Frederick was less organized and more chaotic. More bloodshed and injury occurred. The leadership was less effective than under Snowball in the first battle.
What is new or different about the pigs’ appearance?
they now walk on two legs, wear Jones' clothes, and even carry whips. They appear exactly like the humans do.
Why do the animals like the song “Beast of England”? What emotions or needs does this song appeal to?
It talks about overthrowing humans and the freedom they will gain by rebelling against tyranny.
It appeals to optimism about the future and friendship/unity of all animals.
Which one of Snowball’s committees and programs was the most successful?
The Literacy or Reading/Writing Program
What changes does Napoleon make after his dogs chase Snowball off the farm?
Eliminates Sunday Meetings
Institutes rule where pigs make decisions on behalf of all animals.
Why does Squealer read the production figures to the animals?
They lie about the production numbers to get animals motivated. These numbers helped the animals feel that life was better than under Jones and that things were improving with Napoleon.
What do the pigs do to get the animals to work harder?
they are motivated by false production numbers, but in chapter 10, they are now led by pigs who carry whips.
What causes the animals to finally rebel against Mr. Jones and his four farmhands?
Farmer Jones drinks alcohol and forgets to feed the animals. He neglects them for several days until they burst out of their pens and feed themselves. Jones tries to punish them, and they finally overthrow him.
What “department” of the government of Animal Farm did the pigeons work for?
The Propaganda Department-tell other animals about animal farm and teach "Beasts of England."
Also Spies-Report back about what's happening on other farms.
What is the importance of the dogs accompanying Squealer when he comes to talk to the animals?
The dogs intimidate the animals and give Squealer protection and authority.
What is the whisky incident?
the pigs discover whisky and drink it for the first time. They get very drunk and the next day, rumors spread that Napoleon was dying(actually suffering a hangover). Shortly afterwards, the commandments are changed to say "No animal shall drink alcohol to excess."
What is the new social order on the farm and how do the animals feel about it?
The pigs are educated early, live in the house, and now have right of way when they cross paths with other animals(the other animal must always yield to the pig). The animals are tired and overworked and do not appreciate the new social order.
Why don’t the pigs like Moses’ (the pet raven) story about Sugarcandy Mountain?
Describe the Battle of the Cowshed. What happened and what roles did Snowball and Napoleon have in the battle?
Snowball was the strategist and leader of the animal fighters. He was a hero of the Battle.
Napoleon was not discussed in the battle and was absent from the fight.
Daily Double: What is an example of herd mentality in Chapter 5?
The sheep are trained to say "four legs good, two legs bad" whenever Snowball is talking to reduce his power. The sheep do this together without thinking.
What happens to Boxer towards the end of chapter 9? How do the animals react?
He injures his hoof and starts to feel weak and can't produce. The pigs say he's being sent to a hospital but one animal says the truck that picked up Boxer had "slaughter" on the side of it. The pigs say that it was a used van, but most of the animals are depressed and upset by Boxer being sent away instead of being able to retire on Animal Farm.
What new changes does Napoleon announce at the conference with the neighboring farmers?
Napoleon is commended for how well the workers behave on Animal Farm, and he says "you have your lower classes to deal with, as we have our lower classes to deal with." He announces that the word Comrade is banned, the flag and memorial for Old Major have changed, and that the farm will now be called Manor Farm again. He's erased the rebellion in almost every way.
What are the commandments Major gives the animals?
Why does Mollie run away from the farm?
Misses human treatment/pampering like ribbons and sugar. Seen being rubbed by a neighboring farmer and fled the farm shortly afterwards.
What does Squealer accuse Snowball of?
Being a traitor.
When the animals find Squealer with a ladder and white paint beside the barn, what is their reaction?
They don't understand what is happening despite the evidence and the criminal right in front of them. Later, Muriel reads the sign and says the animals can't remember the commandments properly because it now reads No animal shall drink alcohol to excess."
What is the new, only commandment?