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What was the Sixth Commandment changed to read?
What was the Sixth Commandment changed to read?
No animal shall kill any other animal WITHOUT CAUSE.
What became Napoleon's formal title?
What became Napoleon's formal title?
our Leader, Comrade Napoleon,
What was written on the wall of the big barn?
What was written on the wall of the big barn?
Minimus' poem about Napoleon & portrait
What job was given to the young pig Pinkeye?
What job was given to the young pig Pinkeye?
Name at least two things Mr. Frederick was rumored to have done to the animals.
Name at least two things Mr. Frederick was rumored to have done to the animals.
How is Napoleon transforming?
How is Napoleon transforming?
What happens in the battle of the windmill?
What happens in the battle of the windmill?
Why does Squealer say that Snowball poisoned Napoleon's food?
Why does Squealer say that Snowball poisoned Napoleon's food?
What new decoration did Napoleon create?
What new decoration did Napoleon create?
What do the pigs find in the farmhouse that is forbidden?
What do the pigs find in the farmhouse that is forbidden?
Why does Napoleon appear to be dying?
Why does Napoleon appear to be dying?
How does Mr. Frederick betray Napoleon?
How does Mr. Frederick betray Napoleon?
How does the 5th Commandment change?
How does the 5th Commandment change?
What does infanticide mean?
What does infanticide mean?
What does capitulate mean?
What does capitulate mean?
What are machinations?
What are machinations?
What is a sentinel?
What is a sentinel?
What does distill mean?
What does distill mean?
What is a five-pound note?
What is a five-pound note?
What does conferred mean?
What does conferred mean?
What does scapegoat mean?
What does scapegoat mean?
Why don't the animals initially feel victorious after the battle?
Why don't the animals initially feel victorious after the battle?
Why are the animals shocked when Napoleon sells the timber to Mr. Frederick?
Why are the animals shocked when Napoleon sells the timber to Mr. Frederick?
Why don't the animals dispute Squealer's claims about their quality of life?
Why don't the animals dispute Squealer's claims about their quality of life?
What happens the morning after Napoleon discovers Mr. Frederick's trick?
What happens the morning after Napoleon discovers Mr. Frederick's trick?
What is Napoleon planning to do with the new knowledge about distillation?
What is Napoleon planning to do with the new knowledge about distillation?
What was Boxer's reaction to Napoleon declaring victory at the Battle of the Windmill?
What was Boxer's reaction to Napoleon declaring victory at the Battle of the Windmill?
What does censure mean?
What does censure mean?
What does vile mean?
What does vile mean?
What does conciliatory mean?
What does conciliatory mean?
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Study Notes
Commandments and Changes
- Sixth Commandment altered to "No animal shall kill any other animal WITHOUT CAUSE."
- Fifth Commandment changed to "No animal shall drink alcohol TO EXCESS."
Leadership and Titles
- Napoleon's formal title is "our Leader, Comrade Napoleon."
- Napoleon appears increasingly authoritative, often surrounded by dogs and adorned with medals.
Events and Actions
- Minimus' poem celebrates Napoleon and is displayed on the barn wall.
- Young pig Pinkeye appointed as Napoleon's food taster to prevent poisoning.
- Mr. Frederick from Foxwood rumored to commit brutal acts against his animals.
Battle of the Windmill
- Frederick attacks the farm, resulting in severe injuries to many animals, including the destruction of the windmill.
- Casualties include a cow, three sheep, and two geese.
Deception and Betrayal
- Snowball is falsely accused of poisoning Napoleon's food, serving as a scapegoat for other issues.
- Mr. Frederick betrays Napoleon by paying with forged banknotes to acquire timber.
Aftermath of the Battle
- Animals feel defeated despite "victory" due to heavy losses incurred during the battle.
- Following the discovery of Frederick's deceit, he and his men retaliate by blowing up the windmill.
Social Changes and Revelations
- The pigs discover whiskey in the farmhouse, holding a party that leads to Napoleon appearing incapacitated.
- Napoleon plans to grow barley for whiskey production, signaling a shift in priorities.
Animals' Perspectives
- Boxer expresses doubts about the victory, questioning the actual gains compared to their previous state under Mr. Jones.
- Animals don't contest Squealer's claims of improvement in their lives due to fading memories of life before rebellion.
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Infanticide: The act of killing an infant.
- Capitulate: To surrender.
- Machination: Crafty schemes or plots.
- Sentinel: A guard or sentry.
- Distill: To purify or extract essential elements.
- Conferred: To grant or bestow.
- Scapegoat: A person or group that bears blame for others.
Emotional Responses
- Animals' shock arises from Napoleon selling timber to Mr. Frederick, despite previously demonizing him.
- The aftermath of the battle is shrouded in gloom, diminishing feelings of triumph and victory among the animals.
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