Animal Farm - Chapters 1-6 Flashcards
Who is author of Animal Farm?
George Orwell
What is the name of the farm where the story takes place?
Manor Farm
What is the name of the oldest pig on the farm?
Old Major
What is the name of the boar who takes charge after Old Major’s death?
Napoleon
Who is the main protagonist of Animal Farm?
Boxer, the strong and loyal horse
Which animals are known for their skepticism and cynicism?
Benjamin the donkey and Muriel the goat
What is the name of the revolutionary song taught by Old Major?
“Beasts of England”
Who are the human farmers that Mr. Jones represents?
The Russian Tsars
What happened to the milk and apples on the farm?
They are reserved exclusively for the pigs’ consumption
What is the principle stated by the pigs that becomes one of the seven commandments?
“All Animals are Equal”
Who is the pig responsible for the actual organization of the rebellion?
Snowball
What does Napoleon take from the old hens’ nest?
The hens’ eggs
What happened to the puppies born on the farm?
Napoleon takes them away to educate them
What is the name of the neighboring farmer who tries to recapture Animal Farm?
Mr. Frederick
Who represents the intellectual middle class in the Russian Revolution?
The pigs
Which animal is known for his skill in writing and painting?
Squealer, the persuasive pig
What is the new name given to Manor Farm after the rebellion?
Animal Farm
Which animal on the farm is known for spreading rumors and lies?
Moses, the raven
What happens to the windmill that the animals build?
It is destroyed by a storm
Who is blamed for the destruction of the windmill?
Snowball
Which animal does Napoleon sell to the knacker?
Boxer, the loyal horse
What role does Squealer play in the farm’s operations?
He serves as Napoleon’s propaganda mouthpiece
What do the pigs do in chapter 5?
The pigs rewrite and distort the original principles of Animalism to justify their growing power and privileges on the farm
