Allegories
Which major historical figure does Old Major represent?
Karl Marx / Lenin
What major historical event in 1917 does the animals' overthrow of Mr. Jones represent?
Russian Revolution
What song does Old Major teach the animals during his meeting in the barn in Chapter 1?
Beasts of England
What is the simplified, four-word maxim created for the less intelligent animals who struggle to memorize the Seven Commandments?
Four legs good, two legs bad
Which animal runs away from Animal Farm in Chapter 5 to live with a human in Willingdon who feeds her sugar?
Mollie
What key concept from his writings does "Animalism" mirror?
Which real-world military conflict is allegorized by Mr. Jones and the neighboring farmers attempting to retake the farm in the "Battle of the Cowshed"?
Russian Civil War
What is the name of the philosophy created by the pigs based on Old Major's teachings in Chapter 2?
Animalism
Which animal takes on the primary responsibility of educating the young puppies born on the farm in Chapter 3?
Napoleon
What major technological project does Snowball propose building in Chapter 5 to generate electricity for the farm?
The windmill
Which historical figure does Mr. Jones represent, and what real-world event does the rebellion itself allegorize?
Mr. Jones represents Tsar Nicholas II.
The animals driving Mr. Jones off the farm allegorizes the Russian Revolution of 1917
Mollie the mare leaves the farm because she misses ribbons and sugar. Which socio-economic class of Russian society does she represent?
Bourgeoisie
What specific event triggers the animals to break into the store-shed and begin the rebellion in Chapter 2?
Hunger (Under-feeding)
What major military battle takes place in Chapter 4 when Mr. Jones and his men attempt to retake the farm?
Battle of the Cowshed
How does Napoleon successfully drive Snowball off the farm during their intense debate over the project?
Fear / Using 9 dogs
Chapter 5 highlights a shift in how decisions are made on the farm after Snowball is chased away. What does Squealer represent?
Squealer represents the Soviet state propaganda machine (such as the state-controlled newspaper Pravda and official government spokespeople).
Which notorious Soviet institution or organization is represented by the nine ferocious dogs Napoleon raises in secret?
Secret Police (NKVD/KGB)
Which animal spreads tales about a mystical place called "Sugarcandy Mountain" where animals go when they die?
Moses (the raven)
Which animals were awarded the military decoration "Animal Hero, First Class" after the battle in Chapter 4?
Boxer and Snowball
What democratic farm ritual does Napoleon immediately abolish right after Snowball is exiled from the farm?
Sunday Meetings
Boxer's two personal maxims ("I will work harder" and "Napoleon is always right") begin to feature prominently by Chapter 5. Which segment of Soviet society does Boxer represent and who is he inspired from?
Boxer represents the Russian working class (the proletariat).
He's inspired by dedicated workers like Alexey Stakhanov, who were celebrated for extreme productivity.
Snowball wants to send pigeons to spark rebellions elsewhere, while Napoleon focuses on local defense. Which ideological doctrine of Joseph Stalin does Napoleon’s position mirror?
Socialism in One Country
What disappears at the very end of Chapter 2, giving the first subtle hint of the pigs' future corruption?
The Milk
Who uses rhetoric and propaganda to persuade the other animals that the pigs deserve exclusive rights to the milk and apples?
Squealer
Which personal motto or slogan does Boxer adopt in Chapter 5 following Snowball's expulsion and the changes in leadership?
"Napoleon is always right"