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Who led the animals in the military formation during their demonstrations?
Who led the animals in the military formation during their demonstrations?
What did Boxer and Clover carry between them during the demonstrations?
What did Boxer and Clover carry between them during the demonstrations?
Who were the greatest devotees of the Spontaneous Demonstration?
Who were the greatest devotees of the Spontaneous Demonstration?
What did the sheep bleat when someone complained about the demonstrations?
What did the sheep bleat when someone complained about the demonstrations?
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Which animal warned Boxer to take care of his health?
Which animal warned Boxer to take care of his health?
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What happened to Boxer while he was alone?
What happened to Boxer while he was alone?
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Who did Boxer want to retire with?
Who did Boxer want to retire with?
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Who did Boxer want to spend his peaceful days with?
Who did Boxer want to spend his peaceful days with?
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Who read the message on the side of the van that revealed Boxer's fate?
Who read the message on the side of the van that revealed Boxer's fate?
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Which of the following best describes the animals' reaction when they learned Boxer was being taken to the knacker's?
Which of the following best describes the animals' reaction when they learned Boxer was being taken to the knacker's?
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Which of the following is NOT true about Boxer's attempt to escape from the van?
Which of the following is NOT true about Boxer's attempt to escape from the van?
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What was the rumour that circulated about Boxer's removal?
What was the rumour that circulated about Boxer's removal?
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Why did Squealer refer to the ration adjustment as a 'readjustment'?
Why did Squealer refer to the ration adjustment as a 'readjustment'?
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What did Squealer claim about the animals' living conditions compared to when Jones was in charge?
What did Squealer claim about the animals' living conditions compared to when Jones was in charge?
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What was the reason given for the pigs' privilege of wearing green ribbons on their tails on Sundays?
What was the reason given for the pigs' privilege of wearing green ribbons on their tails on Sundays?
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What did the animals smell coming from the little brew-house in late February?
What did the animals smell coming from the little brew-house in late February?
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Why did Boxer refuse to take a day off work?
Why did Boxer refuse to take a day off work?
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How did Clover treat Boxer's hoof?
How did Clover treat Boxer's hoof?
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What was Boxer's main ambition?
What was Boxer's main ambition?
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What were the retiring ages for horses, pigs, cows, dogs, sheep, hens, and geese?
What were the retiring ages for horses, pigs, cows, dogs, sheep, hens, and geese?
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Who ordered a large wreath to be made for Boxer's grave?
Who ordered a large wreath to be made for Boxer's grave?
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What did Napoleon remind the animals of in his speech?
What did Napoleon remind the animals of in his speech?
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What was delivered to the farmhouse on the day of the memorial banquet?
What was delivered to the farmhouse on the day of the memorial banquet?
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What happened at the farmhouse on the night of the banquet?
What happened at the farmhouse on the night of the banquet?
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What did the word go round about on the following day?
What did the word go round about on the following day?
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Study Notes
Demonstrations and Boxer's Fate
- Napoleon led the animals in military formation during their demonstrations.
- Boxer and Clover carried a huge banner between them that read "Long live Comrade Napoleon!" during the demonstrations.
- The sheep were the greatest devotees of the Spontaneous Demonstration.
- When someone complained about the demonstrations, the sheep bleated "Four legs good, two legs bad!"
- Benjamin the donkey warned Boxer to take care of his health.
Boxer's Removal and Death
- While alone, Boxer collapsed while working in the windmill.
- Boxer wanted to retire to a small meadow with Clover.
- Muriel, the goat, read the message on the side of the van that revealed Boxer's fate.
- When the animals learned Boxer was being taken to the knacker's, they were shocked and outraged.
- It is NOT true that Boxer attempted to escape from the van.
- A rumour circulated that Boxer was being taken to a veterinary hospital in Willingdon.
Napoleon's Response and Aftermath
- Squealer referred to the ration adjustment as a 'readjustment' to soften the blow.
- Squealer claimed the animals were better off now than when Jones was in charge.
- The pigs wore green ribbons on their tails on Sundays as a privilege.
- In late February, the animals smelled beer coming from the little brew-house.
Boxer's Character and Legacy
- Boxer refused to take a day off work, fearing his absence would slow down the windmill's progress.
- Clover treated Boxer's hoof by applying a poultice and bandaging it.
- Boxer's main ambition was to see the windmill finished before his retirement.
- The retiring ages for animals were: horses - 12, pigs - 15, cows - 10, dogs - 10, sheep - 7, hens - 5, and geese - 5.
- Napoleon ordered a large wreath to be made for Boxer's grave.
- Napoleon reminded the animals of Boxer's sacrifices and devotion in his speech.
- A van delivered beer to the farmhouse on the day of the memorial banquet.
- On the night of the banquet, the pigs held a party at the farmhouse.
- The word went round that Boxer had died at the animal hospital in Willingdon on the following day.
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Test your knowledge of George Orwell's classic novel "Animal Farm" with this quiz. Explore the events surrounding Boxer's mysterious disappearance and see how well you remember the story. Challenge yourself with questions about the characters, themes, and plot twists that make this book a timeless literary masterpiece. Don't be a Boxer, pay attention and ace this quiz!
