Animal Farm

What is the name of the farm and who owns it?

Manor Farm, owned by Mr. Jones.

Why do the animals gather in the big barn?

Old Major calls a meeting to tell them his dream and explain why humans are the enemy.

What does Old Major call the animals?

Comrades.

List three complaints Old Major has against man.

Man consumes without producing, he takes the animals’ products, and he abuses/overworks animals while giving little in return.

What does Old Major warn the animals not to do after they rebel?

Never become like humans or adopt their habits.

In Old Major’s dream, who has vanished from the earth?

Humans.

Why does Mr. Jones wake up?

The animals are singing “Beasts of England.”

Who dies three days after Old Major’s speech?

Old Major.

Which three pigs create Animalism?

Napoleon, Snowball, and Squealer.

What inspires Animalism?

Old Major’s ideas and speech.

What events prompt the rebellion?

Mr. Jones gets drunk, forgets to feed the animals, animals break into the store-shed, humans attack, animals fight back and drive humans off.

After the humans run off the farm, what three things do the animals do?

Destroy tools used to oppress them, celebrate and explore, and turn the farmhouse into a museum.

From March to June, what did the pigs learn to do?

Read and write.

What is the farm’s new name?

Animal Farm.

What are the seven commandments of Animalism?

1) Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. 2) Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. 3) No animal shall wear clothes. 4) No animal shall sleep in a bed. 5) No animal shall drink alcohol. 6) No animal shall kill any other animal. 7) All animals are equal.

What happens to the milk? Why is this significant?

It disappears; the pigs secretly take it, showing early corruption.

Why do the pigs not work with the other animals at the harvest?

They claim they must supervise and organize, so they don’t do manual labor.

What does the Animal Farm flag look like?

Green background with a white hoof and horn.

The seven commandments are reduced to a single maxim. What is it?

“Four legs good, two legs bad.”

As Snowball works to educate all animals on the farm, which animals does Napoleon focus his attention on?

The puppies (training them as his private enforcers).

Why, according to Squealer, do the pigs get to enjoy the milk and apples?

Because the pigs need them to maintain their brains and keep the farm safe from Jones.

Which farm does Mr. Pilkington own?

Foxwood.

Which farm does Mr. Frederick own?

Pinchfield.

How does news about Animal Farm inspire animals on other farms?

Pigeons spread the story; small rebellions and unrest start elsewhere.

What happens in early October?

The Battle of the Cowshed (humans attempt to retake the farm but fail).

How does Boxer react when he thinks he killed a stable-boy?

He feels guilty and blames himself.

How does Snowball react to Boxer’s guilt?

He praises Boxer as a hero and insists on firmness in battle.

Which animal dies during the battle of the Cowshed?

A sheep.

Who leads the battle of the Cowshed?

Snowball.

Mollie leaves Animal Farm. Where does she go?

To a neighboring farm in Willingdon; she is lured away by sugar and ribbons.

What disagreements did Snowball and Napoleon have?

They fought over the windmill plan, farm policy, and how the farm should be run.

On the day of the windmill vote, who chases Snowball out of the barn?

Napoleon’s dogs.

Napoleon ends the debates and voting on Sundays. Who will make all the decisions?

Napoleon (the pigs’ committee) will make all decisions.

How does Squealer explain Napoleon’s leadership?

He claims Napoleon is taking responsibility for the good of all and is a more capable leader.

How does Squealer explain why Napoleon decides to build the windmill?

He claims it was Napoleon’s idea all along and that Snowball stole it.

How many hours each week do the animals work?

About 60 hours per week.

How do the animals break the stones for the windmill?

They break large stones into smaller pieces by dropping them or smashing them manually.

Why are the animals worried when Napoleon announces his plan to trade with humans?

It breaks Old Major’s rules and seems like betrayal; animals stay silent because they fear Napoleon and the dogs.

Who is Mr. Whymper?

A human broker hired by Napoleon to trade with the outside world.

Where do the pigs live and sleep?

In the farmhouse, in beds.

What changed when the animals check the commandments?

“Never sleep in a bed” is changed to “No animal shall sleep in a bed with sheets.”

What happens during the windy night in November?

The windmill collapses.

Who is blamed for the windmill’s collapse?

Snowball (accused of sabotage).

When the farm faces a food shortage, what are the terms Napoleon signs with Mr. Whymper?

Napoleon sells eggs in exchange for grain and provisions.

How do the hens protest Napoleon’s orders?

They lay eggs in the rafters so they break and refuse to give up eggs.

When things break on the farm, who is blamed?

Snowball is blamed for many misfortunes.

How does Squealer change the story of the Battle of the Cowshed? Why does he do this?

He rewrites it to say Snowball was a traitor; he does this to discredit Snowball and justify Napoleon’s rule.

What do the four pigs admit? What is their punishment?

They confess to working with Snowball and are executed by Napoleon’s dogs.

What do other animals admit? What is their punishment?

They confess to fabricated crimes and are also executed.

After the executions, what does Clover think about?

She thinks this is not what Old Major had wanted and is deeply disturbed.

Why is the song “Beasts of England” banned?

Napoleon bans it, saying the rebellion is over and the song is no longer needed; he wants to stop revolutionary spirit.

What was added to the Sixth Commandment?

The phrase “without cause” is added, changing “No animal shall kill any other animal” to “No animal shall kill any other animal without cause.”

List three ways the animals honor Napoleon.

They call him leader, celebrate him in poems and songs, and give him credit for all improvements.

Who does Napoleon sell the timber to?

He initially appears to sell it to Pilkington, but actually sells it to Frederick.

What project is complete in autumn?

The windmill (rebuilt).

What is wrong with the bank-notes from Frederick?

They are forged/counterfeit.

What do Frederick and his men destroy during the battle of the windmill?

They blow up and destroy the windmill with explosives.

What do the pigs do with the alcohol they find?

They drink it, get drunk, and later try to hide that they did so.

What is Squealer doing at midnight?

He is changing the commandments on the wall and covering them up.

What do the pigs use the barley for?

Making beer for themselves.

What is the purpose of the Spontaneous Demonstrations?

Fake public celebrations used to distract animals and rally support for Napoleon.

When Animal Farm becomes a republic, who becomes the president?

Napoleon.

What is Sugarcandy Mountain?

Moses the raven’s promise of an animal heaven where everything is easy.

After Boxer is injured, where does Napoleon send him?

He is sold to a knacker/glue factory (they claim it’s a hospital), betraying Boxer.

What do the pigs do at the memorial banquet for Boxer?

They drink whiskey bought with the money received for selling Boxer.

Years pass and many animals have died. Name four that are still alive.

Examples: Clover, Benjamin, Moses, and some pigs/sheep (any four of these are correct).

Do the old animals get to retire? Do they ever learn to read?

No — most do not retire and most never learn to read beyond a few basics.

What is the new maxim Squealer teaches to the sheep?

“Four legs good, two legs better!”

What is written on the barn where the commandments had been?

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

When the humans tour the farm, why are they impressed by the pigs?

Because the pigs run the farm efficiently, animals are working hard, and appearances are managed to show success.

What four traditions does Napoleon deny in his speech?

He denies Old Major’s skull display, the singing of “Beasts of England,” Sunday meetings, and revolutionary symbols.

Why is there an uproar during the card game?

Both Napoleon and Pilkington play the ace of spades — it suggests cheating and reveals how similar pigs and humans have become.

What is wrong with the faces of the pigs at the end?

They have become indistinguishable from human faces; animals cannot tell pigs and humans apart.