World Literature Final

How do the animals act after they enter the farm house?

They walk around quietly, barely daring to speak above a whisper.

Which character "preaches" to the other animals about Sugarcandy Mountain?

Moses

What do the animals do immediately after they chase Farmer Jones and his men off of the farm?

They run around and check the borders of the farm and rejoice in their new freedom.

How does the species that assumes control of the farm take over so easily?

They are supposedly the cleverest.

At the end of Chapter II, by the time the animals come back after their labors, all of the milk has disappeared. What obviously happened to the milk?

Napoleon took it.

Which of the following pigs is the best at persuasive speaking?

Squealer

Why does Boxer throw his "small straw hat" into the fire?

He's afraid it could be considered an article of clothing.

After Old Major dies, what species of animal takes over the leadership of the other animals?

Pigs

On what do the animals base the concepts of "Animalism" and the Seven Commandments?

Old Major's dream

What does "Sugarcandy Mountain" obviously represent?

Heaven

What is Boxer's attitude?

He is determined to work harder and to help wherever, and however, he can.

What terrible thing does Squealer say will happen if the pigs fail to do their duty?

Farmer Jones will come back.

During these early days of the revolution, what is the overall mood?

The animals feel very content and happy.

Although we know that Napoleon and Snowball disagree on almost everything, what is the one thing that they both agree on at the end of this chapter?

They agree that the pigs should get all of the apples that fall from the trees.

What species of animal has a problem with the new slogan that expresses the essential principles of Animalism?

Birds

What is the result of almost all of the committees that Snowball starts?

They are not successful.

Who comes up with the slogan that expresses the essential principles of Animalism?

Snowball

What happens on Sundays?

The animals do not have to work, and they attend a flag raising ceremony.

Which species of animal understands the business of "mowing and raking" the best?

Horses

Although all of the animals can vote, why are the pigs always in charge of saying what is to be done and when?

None of the other animals can think of anything to say.

Which of the following characters instructs the other animals to fight in waves like Julius Caesar?

Snowball

Which of the following does NOT happen immediately after the Battle of the Cowshed?

The animals sing Beasts of England.

One of which species of animal is killed during the Battle of the Cowshed?

Sheep

How long does the Battle of the Cowshed last?

Five minutes

How does Boxer respond after he "kills" a stable boy from Foxwood?

He says that he did not want to kill anyone.

At the end of this chapter, what do the animals decide to do two times every year?

They plan to fire the gun to commemorate their battles.

Best describe Pilkington of Foxwood?

He is an easy-going man, likes to fish and hunt.

Best described Frederick at of Pinchfield?

He is a tough, shrewd, man who is often involved in lawsuits.

Which species of animal spreads the news about the revolution on Animal Farm to the surrounding farms?

pigeons

Which of the following animals knocks Jones down after being wounded by pellets from Jones's gun?

Snowball

Which of the following is the only animal who does not claim a side in regard to the windmill argument?

Benjamin

What object do the pigs set up on a stump beside the gun under the flag?

The skull of Old Major

In what manner does Clover confront Mollie?

She confronts her quietly in the yard.

Which of the following does Napoleon say will not happen anymore during the weekly Meeting?

Holding debates

According to Snowball, how long should the windmill take to build?

one year

Four of which type of animal start to protest after hearing Napoleon's proclamation about the weekly Meetings?

pigs

What is the name of the pig who composes songs and poems?

Minimus

How does Napoleon call the dogs?

He makes a high pitched whimpering sound.

What sound frequently interrupts Snowball's speeches?

Sheep bleating

True or False: Right after hearing Napoleon's new decrees, Boxer is troubled and confused.

True

What does deus ex machina mean?

god from the machine

What is restoration?

Historical period when monarchy returned to England, after defeat of Napoleon. (Tried to recover)

What island was Napoleon exiled too the first time?

Elba

What is Napoleon's return called?

Period of 100 days

Which island was Napoleon exiled too the 2nd time?

St. Hela

When were the french revolutions?

1789-1799

When was Napoleon defeated?

1814

Which two countries joined forces to defeat Napoleon at Waterloo?

Prussia & Britain

What was the Borbon dynasty?

re-established by Louis XVIII (18) after his return to throne, dynasty was royal line of rulers who ruled France prior to French Revolution.

What did Louis the XVIII (18) decide to set up and why?

New constitutional monarchy, in an effort to ensure governmental stability in France.

When did Louis XVIII (18) dissolve the conservation legislature?

1816

When did Louis XVIII (18) die? Who took over and what did he believe in?

1824, Charles X (10), believed in his "divine right to rule"

What are the July Revolutions? When?

When King Charles X was overthrown in July of 1830

Who was intended to take over the throne after Charles X? Why didn't he?

Henry 4th, France didn't like this because he was only 10.

Who took over France in place of Charles' X grandson, Henry 4th? Who elected him?

Louis Phillippe, the chamber

Who influenced many of the Revolutions in Europe?

Karl Marx

What did the ppl not like about Phillippe?

he supported the conservative & reactionary politicians in the chamber.

Abhor

to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply

Amend

to change in a formal way; to change for the better

Buffet

(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow

Chaos

great confusion, disorder

commodious

roomy, spacious

corrosive

(adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic

discern

to see clearly, recognize

extant

still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost

implicate

to involve in; to connect with or be related to

inter

to bury, commit to the earth

martinet

a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules

obviate

to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of

renegade

(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox

reprehensible

deserving blame or punishment

somber

dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit

squalid

filthy, wretched, debased

turbulent

disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

vociferous

loud and noisy; compelling attention

voluminous

of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length

waive

(v.) to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer

Write in the present tense if it did not happen. (Jean Valjean ATTEMPS to escape his past.)

ok

Write in past tense if it actually happened. (Jesus HEALED many people.)

ok

Time span of Les Mis?

1815-1833

When does Marius leave home?

1828

When was France's Governmental situation?

1814-1848

How does the new constitutional monarchy contrast w/ the ideals of the French Revolution?

This form of Gov. was extremely royalist.

Who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

Duke of Wellington

What did France experience in the late 1840's?

An economic downturn, which upset the lower classes, many of whom were endustrial workers.

What happen to the pigs at the end of the novel?

They wind up looking just like the humans.

Which animal is the easiest manipulated in Animal Farm?

Sheep

Who is Squealer?

propaganda, a propagandist for the pigs

Who is Benjamin's best friend?

Boxer

What is a scapegoat?

people who are blamed for a problem that they did not cause

What/who is the ultimate scapegoat in Animal Farm?

Snowball

What is the first sign of the pigs corruption?

the missing milk

Which form of satire is harsh & aggressive?

Juvenalian

What did Orwell want to do in/with this book?

Satirize the Russian Revolution & speak out against totalitarianism.

What is totalitarianism?

Government has total control

What did Stalin and Trotsky initially disagree on?

Rapid industrialization of Russia & need to spread revolution to other countries.

What did Orwell support?

Socialism

How is the windmill destroyed?

Storm & Fredrick's men

What does the confessions & killings in front of the farmhouse represent?

Stalin's show trials & executions

Which character/animal can read?

Benjamin