Animal Farm Notes: Chapters 1-3 (Key Quotes & Facts)

Flashcards cover key characters, quotes, and events from Animal Farm Chapters 1–3, including Old Major’s speech, Boxer’s character, the fate of Boxer, the pigs’ roles, and early thoughts on rebellion.

Who was so highly regarded on the farm that everyone was quite ready to lose an hour's sleep to hear what he had to say?

Old Major

Which animal is described as not of first-rate intelligence but universally respected for steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work?

Boxer

What did Old Major say about what humans do not give or do to animals?

He does not give milk, he does not lay eggs, he is too weak to pull the plough, he cannot run fast enough to catch rabbits.

What warning did Old Major give about Boxer’s fate when his strength fails?

Jones will sell Boxer to the knacker.

What aphorism did Old Major use to contrast humans and animals?

All men are enemies. All animals are comrades.

When did Old Major die?

Three nights after he spoke; he died peacefully in his sleep and was buried at the foot of the orchard.

Did the animals expect the Rebellion to happen within their lifetime, and what did they decide instead?

They had no reason to think it would occur in their lifetime, but they felt it was their duty to prepare for it.

Which pig was not much of a talker but had a reputation for getting his own way?

Napoleon.

How did Napoleon tend to persuade others when arguing difficult points?

He would skip from side to side and whisk his tail.

What was the pigs’ role in Chapter 3?

The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others.

What harvest milestone did the farm achieve in Chapter 3?

The biggest harvest the farm had ever seen.

What phrase describes the animals’ behavior regarding rations in Chapter 3?

Nobody stole, nobody grumbled over his rations.