Animal Farm Chapter 8-10 Review

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What two words have been added to the Sixth Commandment about murder, and what does it say now?

No animal shall kill any other animal 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?

He has 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? What does he say about it?

The windmill that they worked on for 2 years is totally destroyed. "Then we have won back what we had before." 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. Again, two words are added. 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? Who is helping him?

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 (probably useless) 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

Commandments Altered

Sixth Commandment now states, "No animal shall kill any other animal WITHOUT CAUSE."
The Fifth Commandment regarding drinking now reads, "No animal shall drink alcohol TO EXCESS."

Changes and Events in Animal Farm

Napoleon's birthday is now a recognized holiday in Animal Farm.
Pinkeye serves as Napoleon's food taster.
Napoleon wishes to sell timber and eggs for food and supplies.
Snowball is accused of sabotaging the wheat crop by mixing weed seeds with seed corn.

Interactions with Frederick and Pilkington

Napoleon sells lumber to Frederick for a higher price, leveraging competition between the two farms.
Squealer spreads conflicting information about Frederick and Pilkington to manipulate the animals' perceptions.

Battle and Aftermath

The blowing up of the windmill incites anger among the animals, leading to an attack on humans during the Battle of the Windmill.
Despite Squealer labeling the attack a victory, Boxer expresses doubt, noting the destruction of their hard work.

Boxer’s Condition and Manipulations

Boxer suffers a split hoof during the battle and is cared for by Clover and Benjamin.
Despite poor conditions, Squealer claims animals are better off than under Mr. Jones due to propaganda about food and living conditions.

Governance and Control

Napoleon ensures his control by breeding more piglets.
Pigs receive privileges, including wearing green ribbons on Sundays and special access to resources and education.
As conditions worsen, the animals find solace in patriotic songs and speeches.

Distortion of History

Snowball's reputation is tarnished, now portrayed as a traitor who fought for Jones.
Boxer's health deteriorates as he selflessly continues to work, ultimately leading to an injury that requires him to be sent away under false pretenses.

Betrayal and Despair

Benjamin and Clover's alarm turns to horror upon discovering the van taking Boxer to the slaughterhouse, despite Squealer's reassurances about the hospital.
The pigs acquire whiskey through the sale of Boxer, revealing the deeper betrayal of their ideals.

Evolution of Animal Farm

Time passes, and by Chapter 10, the farm's conditions remain dire, though the animals are indoctrinated to believe things are improving.
Clover is horrified to see pigs walking on two legs, indicating a full transformation into the oppressive rulers they initially rebelled against.

Commandments and Farm Name Change

The Seventh Commandment has been corrupted: "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
Animal Farm is renamed to Manor Farm by the end, symbolizing a return to the origins of their struggle.

Pigs and Humans

The animals observe the celebration between pigs and humans and struggle to distinguish between the two, signifying the complete betrayal of their revolution.

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