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Who was sent out to tell the story of the rebellion?
Who was sent out to tell the story of the rebellion?
Flights of pigeons.
What two farms were beside Animal Farm?
What two farms were beside Animal Farm?
Foxwood and Pinchfield.
What time of year did the first battle take place?
What time of year did the first battle take place?
Early October.
What book did Snowball study in preparing the farm's defenses?
What book did Snowball study in preparing the farm's defenses?
Who was killed?
Who was killed?
What animal was wounded?
What animal was wounded?
Which one of the humans was injured?
Which one of the humans was injured?
What two military decorations were created?
What two military decorations were created?
What did the battle become known as?
What did the battle become known as?
What was set up at the foot of the flagstaff?
What was set up at the foot of the flagstaff?
What happened to Mr. Jones after the Rebellion?
What happened to Mr. Jones after the Rebellion?
Compare and contrast the two farms, Foxwood and Pinchfield and their owners.
Compare and contrast the two farms, Foxwood and Pinchfield and their owners.
How do the animals win the Battle of the Cowshed? Give specific examples.
How do the animals win the Battle of the Cowshed? Give specific examples.
Describe how the neighboring people perceive Animal Farm.
Describe how the neighboring people perceive Animal Farm.
What does 'tractable' mean?
What does 'tractable' mean?
What does 'ignominious' mean?
What does 'ignominious' mean?
What does 'impromptu' mean?
What does 'impromptu' mean?
What does 'parasitical' mean?
What does 'parasitical' mean?
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Study Notes
Rebellion and Communication
- Flights of pigeons were dispatched to spread the news of the rebellion.
Geographic Context
- Animal Farm is bordered by Foxwood and Pinchfield farms.
Battle Timeline
- The first battle occurred in early October.
Military Strategy
- Snowball referenced an ancient book of Julius Caesar's campaigns to devise the farm's defense tactics.
Casualties and Injuries
- A sheep was killed during the conflict.
- Snowball sustained wounds in the battle.
Human Involvement
- A stable lad from Foxwood Farm was injured in the skirmish.
Military Honors
- Two medals were created: "Animal Hero, First Class" and "Animal Hero, Second Class."
Battle Name
- The confrontation was later termed "The Battle of the Cowshed," named after the location of the ambush.
Symbol of Resistance
- A gun was positioned at the foot of the flagstaff as a symbol of their victory.
Aftermath for Mr. Jones
- Post-rebellion, Mr. Jones spent his time idle at the Red Lion pub in Willingdon.
Farm Comparison
- Foxwood: large but neglected; owned by easy-going Mr. Pilkington.
- Pinchfield: smaller, well-kept; owned by tough and shrewd Mr. Frederick.
Battle of the Cowshed Tactics
- Snowball initiated the first attack.
- Pigeons distracted men by flying overhead and dropping dung.
- Geese attacked the men by pecking at their calves.
- Animals collaborated; Muriel, Benjamin, and sheep pushed back men while Boxer kicked a stable boy.
- Despite snowball getting shot, the animals strategically chased the humans away.
Neighboring Farms' Reaction
- Neighboring farmers were frightened by the rebellion and were eager to prevent similar uprisings among their own animals.
Vocabulary
- Tractable: Describes animals that are easy to control or influence.
- Ignominious: Relates to actions deserving public disgrace or shame.
- Impromptu: Refers to actions done spontaneously without prior planning.
- Parasitical: Indicates living off another, akin to a parasite.
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