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What is significant about how the animals arrange themselves as they gather to hear Major?
What might this arrangement say about future meetings or events?

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The animals come in with the pigs taking seats directly.
The arrangement seems to have a natural order of social rank or class based on
intelligence.

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What word does Major use to address the animals?

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Old Major repeatedly calls the animals “Comrades.”

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What is Old Major’s dream for the future, and how does he think the animals can obtain it?

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Old Major says that he cannot retell his dream. He can teach a song that the dream
rekindled in his memory. Old Major’s dream is that of a Utopian society where all
animals are equal absent man.

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What motto does Major give the animals?

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“All men are enemies. All animals are comrades.” Later Old Major
states, “Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings is a friend

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According to Major, what is the cause of all the animals problems?

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Man is the cause of all the animals’ problems because all they do is consume without
producing.

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What are the commandments Major gives the animals?

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All animals are friends and must not come to resemble man, who is
the enemy, or adopt his vices. He then says that no animal should “ever live in a house,
or sleep in a bed, or wear clothes, or drink alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or touch money, or engage in trade

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Why do the animals like the song Beasts of England so much that they memorize it on the spot? To what emotions and needs does it appeal?

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The song has a catchy tune and is simple and easy to remember. The song appeals to the
animals hate of man and hope of the future.

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Can you think of ways each of the commandments could be considered a vice?

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Each commandment given could become a vice because the activity parallels the actions,
greed, or addictions exhibited by man. These actions could be considered a vice for the
animals as they are deemed as a wicked, immoral, unnatural behavior for an animal.

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Chapter 2
How does Major die, and where is he buried?

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Old Major dies peacefully in his sleep. He is buried at the foot of the orchard.

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After Majors death what happens to the idea of rebelling against man?

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The pigs knew not when the Rebellion may occur, but they secretly organized and taught the other animals about the rebellion

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What is the name of the philosophy that pursues an ideology to further the interests of animals
in a human dominated society?

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Animalism

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Why don’t the pigs like the pet raven Moses stories about Sugarcandy Mountain?

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Because some of the other animals listened to and believed the stories of Sugarcandy
Mountain told by Moses, the pigs had to offset the lies and persuade the other animals
that there was no such place.

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On what day does the Rebellion occur?

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The Rebellion occurs on Midsummer’s Eve, recognized as June 23, or what is commonly
referred to as St. John’s Eve, which is regarded as the 2 nd most celebrated event besides
Christmas in many Eastern cultures. This date usually falls between June 21 and 24

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What causes the animals to finally rebel against Mr. Jones and his four farmhands?

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When the men had not fed the animals for a period of time, the animals broke the door
to the store-shed and helped themselves. At this point, the humans begin lashing the
animals with whips, and the animals fought back, overtaking their suppressors.

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When the humans have been chased from the farm, what do the animals do?

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First the animals survey the boundaries to assure all men are gone. Then they place all
objects that were used to enslave and control the animals by placing the objects on the burning fire

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How many times do the animals sing “Beasts of England”?

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7

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What do the animals do to the farmhouse?

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The animals enter the farmhouse, but then the animals pass a resolution
stating that “the farmhouse should be preserved as a museum.”

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What is the new name of the farm

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Animal Farm

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Why do you believe the pigs teach themselves to read and write?

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They had lots of intelligence and knowledge

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How does the behavior of the pigs foreshadow their eventual leadership positions?

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The pigs reveal that they have secretly learned to read and write, which they
immediately use to rename the farm, Animal Farm, and to state they have reduced the
principles of Animalism to just seven commandments.

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Chapter 3
As you read chapters 3 and 4, explain the difference between the pigs and the other animals?

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Rather than doing work, the pigs are supervising the work of other animals.

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What is Boxer’s personal motto?

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¨I will work harder¨

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Describe the animals’ traditional Sunday activities?

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The animals do no work on Sundays, and breakfast is an hour later. There is a ceremony
every week that consists of the hoisting of a green flag with a white hoof and horn, the
Meeting follows, and concludes with the singing of “Beasts of England.”

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What colors and symbols are on the flag the animals raise?

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The flag is green, representing the green fields of England, and the white horn and hoof
represent the Republic of the Animals.

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What can be noticed regarding the pigs when resolutions are made and debated?
Snowball and Napoelon are the most active in debates and dont agree
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What are Napoleons ideas about education?
Napoleon feels that educating the young is more important than anything
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What animals does Napoleon take to rear separately from the others? Why do you think Napoleon isolates these animals?
Napoleon takes the puppies of Jessie and Bluebell to the loft to raise. Isolation of these animals may allow Napoleon to teach them his viewpoints.
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How is Squealer able to convince the other animals to accept whatever Napoleon decides?
Squealer convinces them by preserving, and talking about how important the pigs health is
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Chapter 4 Describe the role of the pigeons in Chapter 4?
The pigeons are sent each day by Napoleon and Snowball to tell animals of neighboring farms the story of the Rebellion and teach the tune “Beast of England.”
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What do the neighboring farmers say about Animal Farm?
They sympathized with Jones, while secretly wondering how the farm’s misfortune may be used for his own advantage.
30
Describe the Battle of the Cowshed.
First, the birds (pigeons + geese) distracted the men, and Snowball and the sheep launched the second wave by fighting the men quickly and strongly on each side. Next some of the other aniamls were cutting of the men.
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What is Snowballs role in the Battle of the Cowshed?
Snowball is the mastermind, contriving the plan to ambush the men based on Julius Caesar’s conquest.
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Where is Napoleon during the battle?
Napoleon is not mentioned during the battle. So it was unknown if he was there or not
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What is Boxer’s reaction to the boy he attacked? What is Snowball’s response?
Boxer is sad because he had no intention of killing any living thing. Snowball says there is no time to be sad.
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How are the animals honored after the battle?
They come up with different ranking names such as Animal Hero or First Class
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What is the significance of the guns placement at the foot of the flagpole?
The gun is placed at the foot of the flagstaff as a symbol of freedom
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Why are the animals once again successful in the battle against the humans?
The animals band together, fighting as one unit, and fight harder than they had previously. They were also prepared well
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Chapter 5 Why does Mollie run away from the farm?
Mollie runs away because she is sick and tired of doing work all of the time. Also she just wants to enjoy life with the ribbons. She also ran away because she liked the suagr and the man petting her
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What changes does Napoleon make after his dogs chase Snowball off the farm?
Napoleon abolishes the Sunday-morning meetings because they are a waste of time. He informs a special commitee, and sing the beats of england
39
Explain the windmill controversy from Napoleons and Snowball’s point of view.
Snowball views the windmill as an easy way for the animals to have a good future. Napoelon opposes; He wants the windmill to produce food
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After it is obvious that the animals support Snowball, what does Napoleon do?
Napoelon summens dogs and tells the 9 huge dogs to attack and chase Snowball
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Why don´t the other animals protest Napoleon's decisions?
The animals fear that Napoleon will have the dogs chase after them next
42
What are Boxer’s two slogans?
I will work harder, and Napoleon is always right
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How do the animals now arrange themselves when they enter the barn to receive their orders?
The animals all sit and talk in front of the platform
44
What is the importance of the dogs accompanying Squealer when he comes to talk to the animals?
The dogs accompany Squealer as a way to intimidate, scare, and force the other animals to listen to his orders
45
What role do the sheep have in Chapter 5?
The sheep, as symbolic of the people, blindly follow the person in power.
46
What does Napoleon’s use of the dogs suggest about the direction in which the operation of Animal Farm is moving?
Napoleon’s use of the dogs represents or suggests a move from a democratic government to that of a monarchy or dictatorship where all the power rests with a single leader
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Chapter 6 How many hours do the animals work per week? What “voluntary” work time is added the animals’ schedule?
The animals work a sixty hour week throughout the spring and summer. They got there rations cut
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Why does Napoleon decide to engage in trade with neighboring farms?
Napoleon decides to do this in order to get the right materials for the windmill
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How do the animals react?
They are questioning him and wondering why because they have never engaged in trading before
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Who is Mr. Whymper?
Mr. Whymper is the broker the animals utilize to sell their goods and to buy from businesses or other farmers.
50
Whom does Napoleon accuse of destroying the windmill?
Napoleon accuses Snowball of sneaking onto the farm in the dark of night and destroying the windmill
50
Where do the pigs now sleep? How do they justify their behavior?
The pigs now sleep in the beds of the farmhouse. He justifies this action as getting the pigs their “brainwork.”
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What is the benefit of making this animal a scapegoat? How does this action appease the animals?
By placing the blame on Snowball, the animals do not accept and like him. They also think Napoleojn was great and had lots of leadership
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Chapter 7 What is the animals’ food supply like? What steps do the animals take to convince the humans that things are fine?
The food supply runs low.
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Why does Napoleon insist the windmill must be rebuilt immediately?
Napoleon insists that the windmill be rebuilt out of spite because he believes the humans will rejoice in the animals’ failure.
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How does Napoleon now issue orders to the other animals?
Napoleon now issues most of his orders through Squealer.
55
Why does Napoleon order that the hens eggs be sold?
Napoleon had accpeted the contact for the eggs to be sold to Mr. Whyper
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How does Napoleon react when the hens rebel against his orders?
Napoleon acts quickly when the hens rebel by cutting their rations.
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Why does Napoleon revive the threat of the farm being sabotaged by Snowball?
Anytime something negative occurred or disaster strikes, Snowball is linked to the issue as the scapegoat.
58
List two examples of accusations made in this chapter against Snowball?
When Snowball is trying to take the goods from the farm. 2nd example: taking the storeroom key and throwing down the cell
59
Describe the discrepancies in Squeaker’s version of the Battle of the Cowshed (vs. the truth)?
Squealer claims that Mr. Jones shot was meant to only graze Snowball.
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Explain why the animals confessed to being traitors. Or is there any explanation?
The animals confess primarily out of fear of death and hope of sustaining life.
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Why does Napoleon order the animals to stop singing the Beasts of England
Claims that its a song of rebellion
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Imagine how things might have been different had Snowball gotten rid of Napoleon. What do you think Snowball would have done differently?
Had Snowball gotten rid of Napoleon, the animals may have benefitted and worked toward a truly democratic society
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Chapter 8 How does Napoleon issue all orders now?
Napoleon now issues all orders through Squealer or another pig.
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Although the animals are working harder and harder with less to show, what does Squealer present to the animals regarding production?
Each Sunday Squealer presents data/figures claiming that production has increased the rations or not
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How is Napoleon now addressed?
Napoleon is never addressed by name alone. He is now addressed as “our Leader, Comrade Napoleon.”
66
Describe the sale of the stack of lumber.
Napoleon at first aligns with Pilkington, then after a while he aligns with Fredrick
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What makes the Battle of the Windmill different from the Battle of the Cowshed?
The main difference is the fact that the animals are now defending their farm.
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What happens to the windmill? What effect does this have on the animals?
The windmill is destroyed. The morale of the animals is greatly impacted;
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What does Boxer begin to realize when he imagines the work of rebuilding the windmill?
Boxer realizes that he is getting old and his body might not be strong anymore
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What is the new plan for the patch of pasture “set aside as a grazing-ground for animals who were past work”?
The patch of land is no longer to be utilized as a place for retired animals.
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Describe the whisky incident. Why would Orwell make this scene somewhat humorous?
The pigs find a case of whisky in the cellars of the farmhouse.
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What does the “strange incident” that occurs at the very end of Chapter 8 confirm for the reader? Do any of the animals “get it”?
The strange incident of Squealer making changes to the Seven Commandments confirms. The animals are confused and dont really get it
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Chapter 9 Describe and qualify Boxer’s health following the Battle of the Windmill?
Boxer’s health is poor after the Battle of the Windmill because he is in a great deal of pain
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Why are the newborn pigs piebald?
The thirty-one newborn pigs are the offspring of Napoleon as he is the only boar
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What is the appetizing smell that the animals notice one late February afternoon?
The smell is barley cooking
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Why does Napoleon allow Moses to return and to tell his stories about Sugarcandy Mountain?
Napoleon allows Moses to return because to make them seem like there life is better than it actually is
76
Describe a Spontaneous Demonstration.
A Spontaneous Demonstration is a celebration held once a week to celebrate the struggles and triumphs of Animal Farm.
77
Describe what happens to Boxer. How do the animals come to accept the death of Boxer?
Boxer is taken to a knacker to be killed instead of the nurse. Napoleon did this even though he was innocent. The animals reacted by being really sad
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How did the pigs come into more money?
They did a sale from Boxer going to the knacker
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Chapter 10 As time passes, what happens to the animals and their memories of the Rebellion?
Most of the animals involved in the Rebellion had passed away. And lots of stuff have been forgoten
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Have any animals been allowed to retire?
Clover is two years past the original retirement age set for horses. She is also close to retirement
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How do the animals feel about being members of Animal Farm?
The animals take pride. They feel it as a privledge
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What human behavior do the pigs take on that goes against the first and most sacred commandment of Animalism? What other human behaviors do the pigs indulge?
The pigs learn to walk on two legs, upright like a human, which violates the first commandment that states, “Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.” The pigs also learn to be more and Act like a human
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When all seven commandments are erased, what is the new commandment that Benjamin reads, and how has it been true from the beginning?
The one commandment that has replaced the original seven reads, “ALL ANIMALS ARE EQUAL BUT SOME ANIMALS ORE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS.” This has been true from the beginning as the pigs were originally in charge as supervisors,
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At the conference with neighboring farmers, what new changes does Napoleon point out?
Napoleon disseminates that several customs such as the Sunday celebrations and addressing one another as comrade were abolished. He also changed the name of the farm To MANOR FARM
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The final sentence of the book ends by stating that “already it was impossible to say which was which.” Why is this final scene so powerful?
The scene is powerful because a pig is traditionally viewed as a sloth. The human race is traditionally a victim of laziness and greed. The actions of both the pigs and the humans parallel one another.

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