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Describe Old Major. Who does he represent from history in the Russian Revolution? (ch 1 & political allegory)
He was a stout pig with a wise and benevolent appearance. He was highly regarded on the farm. He represents Lenin, whose ideas inspired the rebellion
Describe Boxer. Who does he represent from history in the Russian Revolution? (ch 1 & political allegory)
An enormous cart-horse. Not very intelligent, but respected for his strength and steadiness. He represents the working class, loyal & hardworking, but exploited
For what purpose did Major call the meeting of the animals? (ch. 1)
He calls for a rebellion against humans, who have oppressed the animals for too long. Get rid of man, and the procuce of their labor would be their own.
Why did the pigs get the job of teaching and organizing? (ch. 2)
The were generally recognized as being the cleverest of the animals
Describe Napolean. Who does he represent from history in the Russian Revolution? (ch 2 & political allegory)
He is a large boar who doesn't talk much, but always gets his way. He represent Joseph Stalin. He becomes a dictator and rules through fear.
Describe Squealer. Who does he represent from history in the Russian Revolution? (ch 2 & political allegory)
He is a small fat pig with a shrill voice. He is a brilliant talker and very persuasive. He represents propaganda, which was used to trick people.
What actually caused the rebellion, and why do you think this was the tipping point? (ch. 2)
The animals had not been fed for 2 days, so when they broke into the storeshed for food, they faight against Jones and his men. They had nothing left to lose.
What decision was made regarding the farmhouse? (ch 2, pg. 23)
It was to be preserved as a museum and all agreed that no animal shall ever live there.
How did Snowball reduce the 7 commandments to a single phrase for the animals who couldn't remember all of them? (ch. 3, pg. 34)
Four legs good, two legs bad.
Which character was more vivacious than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more inventive, but shallower in character? (ch. 2)
Snowball
After the rebellion, why did the animals enjoy their food so much more? (ch. 3, pg. 28)
It was truly their own food, produced by themselves, for themselves.
What happened to the milk and the apples? How did Squealer rationalize this? (ch. 3)
It went to the pigs. They were necessary for the pigs' health - it was for everyone's benefit. If the pigs fail, Jones will come back.
Who came out as the heroes for the animals in the battle of the cowshed? (ch. 4)
Snowball and Boxer
What topic divided the animals? Which animal was for it and which was against? (ch. 5)
The building of a windmill that could generate electricity. Snowball was for it, Napoleon was against it.
What was Snowball's argument FOR the windmill? What slogan did the animals give him? (ch. 5, pg. 50)
It would be hard work, but will eventually give the animals more free time. "Vote for Snowball and the three day week."
What was Napoleon's argument AGAINST the windmill? What slogan did the animals give him? (ch. 5, pg. 50)
The windmill is a waste of time, they needed to spend more time on food production. "Vote for Napoleon and the full manger."
