Studied by 1 personWhat were the original seven commandments?
whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy
whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings is a friend
no animal shall wear clothes
no animal shall sleep in a bed
no animal shall drink alcohol
no animal shall kill any other animal
all animals are equal
Name of farm and Farmer
Manor Farm and Farmer Jones
what is the weakness of the farmer
he is an alcoholic
setting
manor farm in 20th century England
event represented by this story
Russian Revolution
how is the farm a perfect setting to show the contrast between Old Major’s vision and the society which eventually unfolds?
a farm is less complex and the utopia Old Major invisions could only exist on a farm, not an urban area
how is animal farm narrated?
in an all-knowing point of view (omniscient)
what point of view is animal farm told in?
third person
what group of animals control much of the action in the story?
the pigs
which animal in particular controls much of the action in the story?
Napoleon
what was George Orwell’s original name?
Eric Blair
where was George Orwell born?
Bengal, India (when it was under British rule)
when was animal farm written?
between November 1943 and February 1944
when was animal farm published?
1945
what country in what civil war did Orwell fight for in 1936
he fought for the Russian side during the Spanish Civil War
why wasn’t animal farm published right away, after it had been completed?
the English publishers were afraid to offend the Russians
what caused the death of George Orwell?
tubercular hemorrhage
who is the enemy?
humans
who is the friend?
animals (4 legs or wings)
3 things animals must never do
drink alcohol
wear clothes
sleep in a bed
name the song the animals sing
Beasts of England
who is the pig that shared his dream?
Old Major
what led the animals to rebel
being starved
where did Moses say they would go when they died?
Sugarcandy Mountain
who were the two pigs/leaders of the group
Snowball and Napoleon
where rats decided to be friends or enemy?
friends
who were the cleverest animals?
the pigs
after reading the 7 commandments why did the cows start mooing(lowing)?
they needed ot be milked
Old Major
a wise, benevolent prize boar
Napoleon
fierce looking boar who is used to getting his way
Clover
loving, kind toward other animals
Benjamin
a donkey who is skeptical of change
Boxer
a strong cart horse who is strong and hard working
Snowball
a pig who is a great planner and organizer
Mollie
a vain, white horse who likes pretty ribbons and sugar
In fables what do animals usually reveal about humans?
their weaknesses and their foolishness.
Describe the flag that Snowball designs. What does the color and symbols represent.
The green background represents the fields of England. The horn and hoof represents the new republic and the animals working together.
How were the 7 commandments simplified? Why was this done?
They were simplified to 4 legs good, 2 legs bad. This was done so all of the animals could understand.
What do the pigs take for themselves? What was their reason?
The pigs took the milk and apples. They said that it’s their brain food and if they don’t have it Mr. Jones will come back.
What was the battle called when the animals defeated the returning farmers?
Battle of the Cowshed
Who were the heroes of the battle?
Snowball and Boxer
When did the second battle take place?
October 12
How was the animals’ harvest compared to Farmer Jones?
It was better and more prosperous.
What two animals helped the least during the harvest?
Mollie and Boxer
Which animal was the hardest worker?
Boxer
Which animal changed the least after the rebellion?
Benjamin
What happened to the nine puppies after they were born?
Napoleon took them to train them.
How did Sunday meetings often end?
singing Beasts of England
What was the first sign the Napoleon and Snowball may not lead well together?
they’re always arguing at meetings
How do the other animals react to Mollie leaving the farm?
ignored her
How and why did Napoleon overthrow Snowball?
Dogs chased Snowball off the farm because Napoleon wanted all the power
What are the two mottos Boxer keeps repeating?
Napoleon is always right, I will work harder
In what 2 ways does Napoleon bend the rules and commandments of Animal Farm?
Napoleon bends the rules because he amends the commandment about not sleeping in a bed to read, “No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets.” Also he interacts and trades with humans
How is Squealer's speech ironic when explaining Napoleon as a leader?
Squealer says that Napoleon believes “all animals are equal” but Napoleon gives special treatment (like sleeping in beds and living in the farmhouse) to the pigs.
Before Snowball was expelled from Animal Farm how did Snowball and Napoleon view the building of the windmill and the outcome of that project?
Snowball argues that the windmill will become a labor-saving device and Napoleon argues that building the windmill will take time and effort away from the more important task of producing food.
Why did Napoleon begin trading? What are two items he traded for?
Napoleon began trading because the farm was low in supplies and there were some things the animals couldn’t produce themselves. The animals gave hay and got paraffin oil, string, etc.
How are animals persuaded to follow Napoleon when they disagreed with him?
Napoleon used propaganda, manipulation, and fear. He is able to do this effectively because of pigs like Squealer who is very persuasive.
Why does Napoleon blame Snowball for the destruction of the windmill?
Napoleon makes Snowball seem like a “villain” and in doing so unites the animals on the farm with a common enemy.
Who do Snowball and Napoleon represent in Russia's history?
Snowball-Trotsky
Napoleon-Stalin
Who was the go between for the humans and animals?
Mr. Whymper
What was the weather?
cold and bitter winter
Why did the first windmill fall? (according to the humans)
the walls were too thin
How thick would the walls be of the rebuilt windmill?
3-feet
Which animals never lost heart?
Boxer and Clover
In what month were rations greatly reduced?
January
How did the animals fool Mr. Whymper into thinking there wasn’t a food shortage?
the empty food bins were filled with sand and a small layer of grain was put on top of the sand to make it seem like they were full.
What did the animals need to survive the winter?
grain
How many eggs did the hens need to give up originally?
400
How did the Hens rebel?
they laid their eggs on the roof and they smashed
Why did the hens stop rebelling?
their rations were stopped and after 5 days 9 hens died
What were somethings Snowball was blamed for?
stolen corn, milking cows, wasting milk, breaking eggs, knawing on bark of fruit trees
Who defended Snowballs memory?
Boxer
When Napoleon gathered everyone in the yard who was executed?
3 pigs, 3 sheep, and a goose, 3 dogs attacked Boxer but he fought them off
What did the surviving animals from the execution do?
huddled together and sang Beasts of England 3 times slowly
What did Clover wish for?
a society free of hunger, all animals equal, the strong protecting the weak
What did Squealer announce was banned? Why?
the singing of Beasts of England because the rebellion is over
Clover asked Muriel to read the 6th commandment; what did it say?
No animal shall kill another animal without cause
Were the animals working harder and being fed less than in Jones time?
Yes
Napoleon was seen less often but when he was seen who was he with?
his guard dogs and a rooster
Where did Napoleon eat?
on the Crown Derby dinner service
Name some of the special names given to Napoleon
“Father of All Animals,” “Terror of Mankind,” “Protector of the Sheepfold,” and “Ducklings Friend.”
What was said about Fredrick and why he was a bad man?
he beat horses to death, threw dog in furnace, fought chickens with razors attached to spurs
Even though Napoleon promised not to sell the timber to Fredrick what did he do? Why was this a bad idea?
He sold the timber and it was a bad idea because the bank notes were forgeries
What happened when Fredrick attacked Animal Farm?
he blew up the windmill
What award did Napoleon award himself?
Order of Green Banner
When a bottle of whisky was found in the celler what happened?
the pigs became drunk and sang Beasts of England disrespectfully
What books were purchased?
books on how to distill alcohol
What happened to the field for retired animals?
it was set aside to produce barley to produce alcohol
What is commandment #5?
no animals shall drink alcohol to excess
What did Clover use to treat Boxers hoof?
with poultices
How old did Boxer want to be when he retired?
12
What would Boxer receive when he retired?
hay, corn, carrots, apples
instead of saying the food rations were reduced, Squealer said that they were…
readjusted
How many pigs were born that year?
31
what was built for the pigs?
a school
What is the new rule that the pigs made?
if a pig and another animal meet on a path the other animal has to step to the side.
How many eggs were now required from the hens?
600
How much alcohol did the regular pigs get?
1 pint
How much alcohol did Napoleon recive?
2 pints
What was it called when they marched around the farm and celebrated struggles and triumphs on the farm?
The Spontaneous Demonstration
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