10 Questions
Which animal on the farm is described as having a somewhat stupid appearance?
Boxer
Who among the animals on the farm was the oldest and worst tempered?
Benjamin
Which animal on the farm usually spent Sundays with Boxer in the small paddock?
Benjamin
Who took a place near the front of the animals in the barn and began flirting her white mane?
Mollie
Which animal squeezed herself in between Boxer and Clover during Major's speech?
The cat
What caused the stir and fluttering in the farm buildings at night?
Old Major's strange dream
Why did the animals agree to meet in the big barn after Mr. Jones was safely out of the way?
To hear about Old Major's dream
How was Old Major described physically?
Stout, majestic, and wise
Why were the animals willing to lose sleep to hear Old Major's dream?
Old Major had been a prize Middle White boar
Where did Old Major address the other animals about his dream?
On a raised platform in the big barn
Study Notes
The Manor Farm
- Mr. Jones, the owner of the farm, is drunk and forgets to shut the popholes of the hen-houses.
- The light from his lantern dances from side to side as he walks across the yard.
Old Major's Meeting
- Old Major, a prize Middle White boar, has a strange dream and wants to communicate it to the other animals.
- The animals agree to meet in the big barn as soon as Mr. Jones is asleep.
- Old Major is 12 years old, stout, and has a wise and benevolent appearance.
The Animals Attend the Meeting
- The animals arrive and make themselves comfortable in the big barn.
- The dogs, pigs, hens, pigeons, sheep, cows, horses, goat, and donkey all attend the meeting.
- Each animal has distinct characteristics, such as Boxer's strength and Benjamin's bad temper.
The Animals' Personalities
- Boxer is enormous, strong, and respected for his character and work ethic.
- Clover is a stout motherly mare who has never quite got her figure back.
- Benjamin is the oldest animal on the farm, worst tempered, and never laughs.
- Mollie is a foolish, pretty white mare who draws Mr. Jones's trap.
- The cat is looking for a warm place and is content to listen to Major's speech without paying attention.
Test your knowledge on the first chapter of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. See how well you remember the events that took place on Manor Farm before the animals' rebellion.
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