Animal Farm Chapter 10 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How have the farm and animals changed?

The windmill has been completed, the animals have aged, the farm has been expanded over, Napoleon and Squealer have gained weight, all original animals are either dead or old, and animals don't retire.

According to Napoleon, what is the animals' truest happiness?

Working hard and living frugally.

In relation to work, how have the pigs and dogs come to resemble humans at the start of the chapter?

The pigs and dogs only consume food without producing more food for the farm like the humans.

Where has Squealer taken the sheep?

To the other side of the farm on an unused field. Signup and view all the answers

What is the new maxim the sheep have been taught?

Four legs good, two legs better! Signup and view all the answers

What event has startled Clover and the rest of the animals?

Clover sees Squealer walking on his hind legs while being followed by all the other pigs and Napoleon. Signup and view all the answers

What item does Napoleon now possess?

A whip. Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to the commandments on the end of the barn?

They have been covered in tar and replaced with the phrase: 'All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.' Signup and view all the answers

Why does Benjamin break his rule to never read the commandments?

Because he sees how bad the reality of Animal Farm has come to now that the pigs are resembling humans. Signup and view all the answers

What behaviors of the pigs have the other animals accepted without question because of the new commandment?

Napoleon smokes a pipe Signup and view all the answers

What sight do the animals see through the dining room window?

Pigs and humans sitting at a table playing cards and drinking beer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the summary of Pilkington's toast?

He and the others admire how the pigs run the farm. They work more and use less, which is more prosperous. The farmers plan to copy their methods. Signup and view all the answers

What changes has Napoleon told the humans he is making to the farm?

Animals can't call each other comrade, removes hoof and horn from flag, name is changed back to The Manor Farm, stops the animals from marching past Old Major's skull, and he is becoming Mr. Jones. Signup and view all the answers

In the last incident of Animal Farm, what happens?

An uproar in the farmhouse catches the animals' attention, and a violent quarrel breaks out between Mr. P and Napoleon over the ace of spades. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Farm and Animal Changes

The windmill has been completed, marking a significant achievement.
Animals have aged significantly; all original animals are now either dead or old.
The farm has expanded, indicating growth but also change in dynamics.
Napoleon and Squealer have gained weight, symbolizing power and indulgence.
Animals are no longer allowed to retire, reflecting a change in their treatment.

Happiness According to Napoleon

True happiness for the animals, as expressed by Napoleon, lies in working hard and living frugally.

Pigs and Dogs Resembling Humans

Pigs and dogs now consume resources without contributing to the farm's production, mirroring human exploitative behavior.

Squealer's Actions

Squealer has taken the sheep to an unused field, indicating manipulation and segregation of information.

New Maxim

The sheep are taught the new maxim: "Four legs good, two legs better!" illustrating altered ideology among the animals.

Startling Event

Clover is startled upon seeing Squealer walking on hind legs followed by other pigs, showcasing a complete role reversal.

Napoleon's New Possessions

Napoleon is now in possession of a whip, symbolizing authority and control over the other animals.

Commandments Changes

Original commandments have been covered with tar and replaced by "All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others," highlighting inequality.

Benjamin's Realization

Benjamin reads the commandments, breaking his rule, out of concern for old friends and the grim reality of the farm's situation.

Pigs’ Accepted Behaviors

Other animals accept pigs wearing human clothes, smoking pipes, having phones installed, carrying whips, subscribing to magazines, and buying a radio without question.

Dining Room Window View

Animals observe pigs and humans at a table playing cards and drinking beer, reinforcing the blurred lines between them.

Pilkington's Toast Summary

Pilkington admires the pigs for their management, noting they work harder and use less, planning to emulate their methods.

Changes Announced by Napoleon

Animals cannot refer to each other as comrades; flag undergoes alteration with hoof and horn removed.
The farm's name is reverted to The Manor Farm, symbolizing a return to pre-revolutionary customs.
Napoleon prevents animals from marching by Old Major's skull and buries it, erasing revolutionary symbolism.

Final Incident on Animal Farm

A violent quarrel erupts between Mr. P and Napoleon, both playing the ace of spades.
This incident exemplifies their untrustworthiness and deceitful nature, with animals unable to distinguish pigs from humans as they mirror each other.

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Explore the key concepts and changes in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' as depicted in Chapter 10. These flashcards cover critical insights about the animals, their happiness, and the evolving dynamics of the farm. Test your knowledge and understanding of this significant conclusion to the story.