Animal Farm Chapter 1

Question 1

benevolent

Answer 1

kind, generous, well-meaning

Question 2

cynical

Answer 2

distrustful of other people’s motivation and intergrity

Question 3

abolished

Answer 3

got rid of; put to an end

Question 4

tyranny

Answer 4

cruel or oppressive rule or government

Question 5

enmity

Answer 5

hostility or opposition; hatred

Question 6

Identify Old Major, Boxer, Clover, Benjamin, and Mollie.

Answer 6

Old Major - Boar
Boxer and Clover - Cart Horses
Benjamin - Donkey
Mollie - White Mare

Question 7

For what purpose did Old Major call the meeting of the animals?

Answer 7

To start a rebellion against mankind.

Question 8

After they vote and decide rats are comrades, Major summarizes his points for the animals to remember. What are they?

Answer 8

They are all comrades, anything else that walks on two legs is an enemy.

Question 9

What is “Beasts of England”? For what does it stand?

Answer 9

Beasts of England is talking about taking over the farm lands and not being forced to work anymore.