Animal Farm Chapter 1: Introduction to the Rebellion

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What is the main purpose of Old Major's speech to the animals?

  • To discuss the importance of rats and wild creatures on the farm
  • To encourage the animals to work harder for Mr. Jones
  • To teach the animals a new song from his childhood
  • To unite the animals against their human owner and strive for freedom and equality (correct)

Why do the dogs attack the rats during the meeting?

  • Because they are hungry and see the rats as food
  • Because the rats are trying to steal their food
  • To protect the other animals from the rats (correct)
  • Because they are naturally aggressive towards rats

What is the outcome of the vote held by the animals during the meeting?

  • The animals decide to unite with the rats and wild creatures in their rebellion (correct)
  • The animals decide to exclude rats and wild creatures from their rebellion
  • The animals decide to wait for Mr. Jones to wake up before making a decision
  • The animals decide to abandon their rebellion and continue working for Mr. Jones

What is the title of the song that Old Major teaches the animals?

<p>Beasts of England (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate consequence of the animals singing 'Beasts of England'?

<p>Mr. Jones awakens and fires his rifle into the night (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument made by Old Major in his call to rebellion?

<p>That humans are parasites who consume resources without contributing anything of value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept introduced by Old Major that calls for the unity of animals against their human oppressors?

<p>Animalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the song 'Beasts of England' in the context of the rebellion?

<p>It is a battle cry for the rebellion and a symbol of unity among the animals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Jones symbolize in the context of the rebellion?

<p>The ruling class in a capitalist society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind Old Major's vision of a future society?

<p>A society where animals are free from the tyranny of humans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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