Chapter 1-2
They agree on educating the young.
Napoleon thought the windmill would be good for food, but still wanted the animals to work every day.
What was Napoleon's mantra?
The hens laid their eggs on a roof so that they would roll off and break.
He never called them "reductions," just "readjustments."
What is Squealer's new explanation of unequal rations?
Well, the flag is green, "to represent the green fields of England, while the hoof and horn signified the future Republic of the Animals which would arise when the human race had been finally overthrown." It also looked very similar to Russia's flag at that time.
Snowball thought that with the windmill, the animals would only have to work a three-day week, and they could have electricity and running water.
What was Snowball's mantra?
The animals were shocked and terrified, until this time no animal had killed another animal.
The pigs were breaking their own rules and becoming more like humans.
What is the significance of the new ruling on ribbons?
Squealer convinced everyone that they didn't like apples, and that they were especially good for the pigs, and if the pigs didn't eat them, Farmer Jones would come back.
He said only pigs can make decisions, no voting.
What is the first right Napoleon takes away from the animals?
The cockerel trumpeted before Napoleon spoke, making him look like a king.
What is the significance of the cockerel who marches in front of Napoleon?
He sold Boxer to the slaughterhouse, and they obviously gave him money.
What is how Napoleon capitalize on Boxer's death?
After Farmer Jones comes home drunk and passes out, forgetting to feed them, all the animals break into the storehouses. When he and his men come and start whipping the animals, the animals attack the farmers.
The farmers acted sympathetic, but in reality they were thinking about how they could benefit from it.
Napoleon blames the windmill falling on Snowball, who had crept in Animal Farm at night and destroyed their work for nearly a year.
How does Napoleon react to the destruction of the windmill?
The men were out of Animal Farm, and they were angry at the men and sought vengeance.
What turns the Battle of the Windmill in the animals' favor?
All animals are equal- but some animals are more equal than others.
What is the final interpretation of the word "equal"?
Their first celebration was to make sure there were no humans anywhere on the farm.
They had a funeral for the sheep that died and awarded "Animal Hero, First Class," on Boxer and Snowball.
What typical organizational steps are taken after the victory in the Battle of the Cowshed?
It became necessary to trade with humans because they needed money to build the windmill.
Why does it become necessary to trade with the humans?
The flew their flag, fired guns, Napoleon gave a speech, and a funeral was given to all the animals who were killed.
What is how the victory was celebrated?
The pigs are dressed in Mr. and Mrs. Jones' clothing, so they don't know if they should be more scared of the pigs or the humans.
What is the animals' reaction to the tour the pigs conduct for human visitors?