Animal Farm Chapter 9 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was Boxer's one real ambition?

To see the windmill well under way before he reached the age for retirement

How old was Boxer?

12 years of age

What was going to be built in the farmhouse garden?

A schoolroom

How much beer were the pigs receiving daily?

A pint Signup and view all the answers

What happened in April?

Animal Farm was proclaimed a Republic, and it became necessary to elect a President Signup and view all the answers

According to Moses, what was Sugar Candy Mountain like?

There are everlasting fields of clover and the linseed cake and lump sugar growing on the hedges Signup and view all the answers

How did Boxer get hurt?

Boxer dragged a load of stone and was found between the shafts of a cart, unable to raise his head Signup and view all the answers

What was Boxer's fate?

He got taken away and slaughtered Signup and view all the answers

What did Squealer announce to the animals concerning Boxer's death?

That Boxer had died in the hospital at Willingdon Signup and view all the answers

What did the pigs purchase at the end of the chapter?

A barrel of Whiskey Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning of the chapter, what state is Boxer in?

His split hoof was still healing and troubled him greatly Signup and view all the answers

Why does Napoleon educate the pigs?

To get more power to himself and the other pigs Signup and view all the answers

Describe the events of the Spontaneous Demonstration.

Animals would march in military formation, recite poems, listen to a speech from Squealer, and have gun shots. Signup and view all the answers

How does Napoleon benefit from Boxer's ill condition?

By selling Boxer to the knacker for money to buy whiskey Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boxer and His Aspirations

Boxer aimed to complete the windmill before retirement.
He was 12 years old, nearing the end of his working life.

Developments at Animal Farm

A schoolroom was planned to be built in the farmhouse garden.
The pigs received a daily ration of a pint of beer, while Napoleon received a half-gallon.

Significant Events

In April, Animal Farm was declared a Republic, necessitating the election of a President.
Moses described Sugar Candy Mountain as a paradise with clover fields and sugar growing wild.

Boxer’s Injury and Fate

Boxer sustained a severe injury while dragging stones late at night, later revealing he had a lung issue.
Ultimately, Boxer was taken away and slaughtered, contrary to the beliefs of the other animals.

Propaganda and Deception

Squealer falsely informed the animals that Boxer died in a hospital, claiming it was an emotional moment.
At the chapter's conclusion, the pigs bought a barrel of whiskey, funded by the money from the knacker who took Boxer.

Boxer’s Condition

At the chapter's start, Boxer was still healing from a split hoof, causing him significant pain.

Education of the Pigs

Napoleon focused on educating the pigs to consolidate his power and strengthen their control over the farm.

Spontaneous Demonstrations

During Spontaneous Demonstrations, animals marched in military formation, recited poems, listened to Squealer's speeches, and heard gunfire.

Exploitation of Boxer

Napoleon exploited Boxer’s illness to sell him to the knacker, using the profits to buy whiskey while spreading lies to encourage the animals' labor.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 9 of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' with these flashcards. Explore key concepts and details about characters and events that shape the narrative in this important chapter. Perfect for studying and reviewing the text.