English Quiz 4/28

frugally

 in a way that is sparing, not wasteful

malignant

viscously evil or harmful

piebald

covered with patches of two colors

bon mots

clever remarks

superannuated

retired because of age or infirmity

gill

a measure of fluid capacity, about 4 ounces

rheumy

red and watery, usually because they are very ill or old

poultices

medicated materials that are spread on top of sores.

taciturn

quiet

filial

relating to a child or offspring

What did Clover use to treat Boxers hoof?

with a 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, he 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?

600

How much alcohol did the regular pigs get?

1 pint

How much alcohol did Napoleon recive?

2 pints

What celebrated struggles and triumphs on the farm?

The Spontaneous Demonstration

What happened after Animal Farm was proclaimed a republic in April?

Napoleon was made President

Where was Boxer supposed to go when he needed treatment?

an animal hospital

What did Boxer want to learn after he retired?

the other 22 letters in the alphabet

Who informed the other animals where Boxer was being taken?

Benjamin

Where was Boxer really being taken?

a slaughter house

What were Boxers remains turned into?

glue

What was bought with Boxers remains?

a case of whiskey

Who remembered the rebellion?

Clover, Benjamin, Moses, and some pigs

Were any animals allowed to retire?

no

Who gained a great deal of weight?

Napoleon and Squealer

What was the windmill used for?

to mill corn

What was the windmill built to do?

produce electricity

What did Napoleon say truest happiness was?

working hard and living simply

Who never produced but did consume a lot?

the pigs and dogs

What did Benjamin say the laws of life include?

hunger, hardship, and disappointment

What could the animals be proud of?

their farm was the only farm run by only animals

What was “4 legs good 2 legs bad” changed to?

4 legs good 2 legs better

Which animals walked on hind legs?

the pigs

Instead of all animals are equal, it became…

all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others

Why did Mr. Pilkington admire Animal Farm?

the working animals did more work and received less food than any other farm in the county

What was Animal Farm renamed to?

Manor Farm

In the last scene in the book, what was interchangeable?

the faces of the pigs and men