Animal Farm Chapter 8-10 Review

Questions and Answers

What 2 words have been added to the Sixth Commandment about murder?

without cause

What holiday is added to the calendar of Animal Farm?

Napoleon's birthday

Who is Pinkeye?

Napoleon's food taster

What does Napoleon wish to sell to raise money for food and supplies?

timber and eggs Signup and view all the answers

What has Snowball supposedly done to ruin the wheat crop?

mixed weed seeds with seed corn Signup and view all the answers

Why has Napoleon decided to sell the lumber to Frederick instead of Pilkington?

Pinchfield agreed to a higher price Signup and view all the answers

How does Napoleon keep changing information about Frederick and Pilkington?

Squealer tells the animals that first one side, then the other is cruel and has Snowball living there Signup and view all the answers

How does Frederick trick Napoleon?

He pays him in fake bank notes Signup and view all the answers

What enrages the animals and spurs them on to attack the men in Chapter 8?

the blowing up of the windmill Signup and view all the answers

How does Squealer react to the attack on the animals and the windmill?

He calls it a victory Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Boxer believe that the animals have won a great victory?

The windmill that they worked on for 2 years is totally destroyed Signup and view all the answers

How is Boxer injured in the battle with Frederick's men?

He splits his hoof, a serious injury for a horse Signup and view all the answers

What is this battle called?

Battle of the Windmill Signup and view all the answers

What do the pigs find in the farmhouse cellar and decide to drink?

whiskey Signup and view all the answers

When Napoleon thinks he is dying, what is actually wrong with him?

He has had too much to drink Signup and view all the answers

The 5th Commandment about drinking has been rewritten. What does it say now?

No animal shall drink alcohol to excess Signup and view all the answers

What new honor does Napoleon bestow upon himself?

The Order of the Green Banner Signup and view all the answers

What is Squealer caught doing late at night?

Painting the barn with a can of white paint and a paintbrush Signup and view all the answers

What crop does Napoleon get planted, and why?

Barley; to make whiskey Signup and view all the answers

What is happening to Boxer at the beginning of Chapter 9?

He is healing slowly with the help of Clover and Benjamin Signup and view all the answers

What is Boxer looking forward to?

Seeing the windmill get finished before he retires at the age of 12 Signup and view all the answers

Despite the fact that animals are working just as hard and have less food than when Jones was around, why, according to Squealer, are the animals better off?

Squealer says that they have more food, fewer hours, better water, longer lives, more straw, and fewer fleas than with Jones Signup and view all the answers

How is Napoleon assuring that his 'reign' continues?

He is having many piglets Signup and view all the answers

What must the animals do when they approach a pig?

They must stand aside for the pigs Signup and view all the answers

What are the pigs allowed to do on Sundays?

Wear green ribbons on their tails Signup and view all the answers

What will be the real purpose of the school once it is completed?

To educate young pigs Signup and view all the answers

What do the animals have 'more' of, and what is their purpose?

Songs and speeches; to get their minds off of their fatigue and hunger Signup and view all the answers

How has the story of Snowball and the Battle of the Cowshed changed completely?

Now they say that Snowball fought on Jones' side, led the humans, and was wounded by Napoleon Signup and view all the answers

How does Boxer get more seriously injured, and what is wrong with him?

He falls pulling stone for the windmill. He collapses and says it's his lung Signup and view all the answers

How do the pigs 'help' Boxer?

They give him pink medicine and say they're sending him to the Vet Hospital in Willingdon Signup and view all the answers

What alarms Benjamin and Clover as the van takes Boxer away?

The van says 'horse slaughterer' Signup and view all the answers

How does Squealer explain that Benjamin and the others were worried for nothing?

He says that the van used to belong to the Knacker and was bought by the hospital Signup and view all the answers

How do the pigs acquire whiskey?

By selling Boxer to the knacker Signup and view all the answers

How much time has passed by Chapter 10?

Several years Signup and view all the answers

Despite their terrible living conditions, why do the animals never give up hope?

They are told it's getting better. They don't remember life with Jones. They are still proud of running the farm without any humans Signup and view all the answers

What causes Clover to neigh with terror?

Squealer, Napoleon, and other pigs are walking on their hind legs. Napoleon is carrying a whip Signup and view all the answers

How have 8 words totally changed the Seventh Commandment about equality?

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Pilkington most admire about Animal Farm?

Low rations, long hours, and lack of resistance Signup and view all the answers

What has Napoleon changed the name of the farm to by the end of Chapter 10?

Manor Farm Signup and view all the answers

As the animals watch the humans and pigs celebrate, what do they begin to notice?

They can't tell who is man or pig Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 8-10 Key Events and Developments

The Sixth Commandment is altered to state, "No animal shall kill any other animal WITHOUT CAUSE."
Napoleon establishes a holiday to commemorate his birthday, enhancing his status among the animals.
Pinkeye serves as Napoleon's food taster, highlighting the leader's growing paranoia.
Napoleon seeks to sell timber and eggs to finance the farm's food and supply needs.
Allegations against Snowball claim he sabotaged the wheat crop by mixing weed seeds with the corn.
Frederick offers a higher price for timber than Pilkington, prompting Napoleon to make the sale.
Squealer manipulates information about Frederick and Pilkington, branding one as cruel while promoting the other.
Frederick deceives Napoleon by paying with counterfeit money, leading to tensions.
The destruction of the windmill ignites rage among the animals, fueling their desire to retaliate.
Squealer labels the attack on the animals as a "victory," distorting the reality of their losses.
Boxer doubts the notion of victory, noting the destruction of their two years’ efforts.
Boxer sustains a serious injury, splitting his hoof during the battle with Frederick's men.
The conflict is referred to as the Battle of the Windmill, marking a significant event in the story.
The pigs discover whiskey in the farmhouse, indulging in excess.
Napoleon's apparent illness results from overindulgence in alcohol rather than genuine sickness.
The Fifth Commandment regarding alcohol is modified to restrict drinking TO EXCESS.
Napoleon bestows upon himself the honor of the Order of the Green Banner, solidifying his authority.
Squealer is caught painting the barn at night, suggesting dishonesty in maintaining the farm's image.
Napoleon plants barley specifically to produce whiskey, demonstrating a preference for indulgence.
Boxer is slowly recovering with the assistance of Clover and Benjamin, showcasing camaraderie.
Boxer anticipates witnessing the completion of the windmill before retiring, emphasizing his dedication.
Squealer argues that despite food shortages, animals have improved lives compared to when Mr. Jones was in charge.
Napoleon ensures the continuity of his rule by producing multiple piglets.
Animals must step aside for pigs, reinforcing the hierarchy on the farm.
Pigs are permitted to wear green ribbons on their tails, differentiating them from other animals.
The future purpose of the school is revealed as focusing on the education of young pigs.
Animals are comforted with songs and speeches to distract them from the harsh realities of life.
The narrative around Snowball is drastically rewritten, accusing him of betrayal during the Battle of Cowshed.
Boxer suffers more severe injuries from overexertion while working on the windmill.
The pigs provide Boxer with questionable medicine and claim to send him to a veterinary hospital.
Benjamin and Clover grow concerned when they notice Boxer's van has "horse slaughterer" written on it, indicating danger.
Squealer dismisses the animals' worries, falsely claiming that Boxer's last words were inspiring.
The pigs acquire whiskey by selling Boxer to the knackers, revealing moral decay and betrayal.
Several years pass by the conclusion of Chapter 10, underscoring the degradation of the original ideals of Animalism.
Animals remain hopeful despite dire living conditions, as they trust Squealer’s reassurances.
Clover is horrified to see pigs and Napoleon walking upright and armed, symbolizing the complete transformation of leadership.
The Seventh Commandment is corrupted to state, "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
Mr. Pilkington admires Animal Farm's management, observing that it has low rations and long working hours.
The farm's name is changed back to Manor Farm, aligning with the return to oppressive rule.
Observing the celebration between pigs and humans, the animals struggle to distinguish between them, indicating their loss of identity and ideals.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 8 to 10 of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' with these flashcards. These questions cover key events, characters, and changes in the commandments that reflect the story's deeper meanings.