Animal farm quiz

Plot of Animal Farm

Plot of Animal Farm

Animals overthrow their human owner to create equality, but pigs take control. Napoleon becomes a dictator, and life becomes worse than before, showing that too much power is dangerous.

Central theme

History repeats itself; power corrupts and leads to oppression.

Old Major’s role

Gives the “Beasts of England” speech, inspiring the animals to rebel against humans.

The rebeleion

Animals overthrow Mr. Jones and take over the farm.

Seven Commandments

Rules created to promise equality among all animals.

Snowball vs. Napoleon

Power struggle between the two pigs; Napoleon eventually takes full control.

Napolean’s leadership

He becomes a dictator, using fear, dogs, and propaganda to control the animals.

Windmill project

Used to manipulate animals; Snowball is blamed for failures while animals are overworked and pigs avoid labor.

Changes to commandments

Rules are secretly altered to benefit the pigs (sleeping in beds, drinking alcohol).

Boxer

Symbol of loyalty and hard work; represents the working class being exploited.

Squealer

Uses propaganda and lies to convince animals that the pigs are always right.

Benjamin

Skeptical and intelligent; represents those who see the truth but do nothing.

Symbolism of pigs

Represent corrupt leaders who become like the humans they replaced.

End of Novel

Animals can no longer tell pigs and humans apart—totalitarianism is complete.

Message

A utopian society is unachievable when selfishness and inequality exist.