Animal Farm Chapters 1-5 Flashcards

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1
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Define vivacious

A

attractively lively and animated

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2
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Define elaborated

A

develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in detail.

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3
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Define preliminary

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an action or event preceding or preparing for something fuller or more important.

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4
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Define obstinate

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

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5
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Define cryptic

A

having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning

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6
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Define flourished

A

grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

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7
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Define impromptu

A

done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.

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8
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Define irrepressible

A

not able to be controlled or restrained

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9
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Which historical figures are represented by each character?

A

Tsar Nicholas II - Mr Jones
V.I Lenin - Old Major
Leon Trotsky - Snowball
Joseph Stalin - Napoleon

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10
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Which locations are represented?

A

Foxwood (China)
Pinchfield (Germany)
Animal Farm (Russia)

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11
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Define procure

A

obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

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12
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Define malign

A

Evil in nature or effect

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13
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Define reconcile

A

To restore friendly relations

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14
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Define advocate

A

Publicly supporting or recommending a cause

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15
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What traits are prevalent in Old Major?

A

Intelligent, wise, charismatic, respected, benevolent, eloquent

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16
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What traits are prevalent in Boxer?

A

Strong, dumb, respected, steady

17
Q

What traits are prevalent in Mollie?

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Complacent, vain, foolish, pleasure-loving, attention-seeking

18
Q

What traits are prevalent in Benjamin?

A

Cynical, badly tempered, pessimistic

19
Q

What traits are prevalent in Snowball?

A

Vivacious, inventive, intelligent, articulate

20
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What traits are prevalent in Napoleon?

A

Persuasive, convincing, smart, eloquent

21
Q

Define comrade

A

A companion or colleague

22
Q

Define cynical

A

Believing motive is based off self-interest

23
Q

Define tyranny

A

The oppressive rule by the government

24
Q

What causes the first rebellion?

An allegory for the 1917 Russian Revolution

A

The animals hadn’t been fed in a long time

25
Q

What are the seven commandments

A
Two legs signify an enemy 
Four legs or wings signify a friend 
No animal should wear clothing 
No animal should sleep in a bed 
No animal should drink alcohol
No animal should kill another animal 
All animals are equal
26
Q

What is the cause of all the animals’ problems?

A

Men

27
Q

Which animal was unchanged by the rebellion

A

Benjamin

28
Q

Which animal is most admired on the farm?

A

Boxer

29
Q

Why is literacy an issue on the farm?

A

Since lost animals are illiterate, they are easy to manipulate