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What was Boxer's one real ambition?
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?
How old was Boxer?
12 years of age
What was going to be built in the farmhouse garden?
What was going to be built in the farmhouse garden?
A schoolroom
How much beer were the pigs receiving daily?
How much beer were the pigs receiving daily?
What happened in April?
What happened in April?
According to Moses, what was Sugar Candy Mountain like?
According to Moses, what was Sugar Candy Mountain like?
How did Boxer get hurt?
How did Boxer get hurt?
What was Boxer's fate?
What was Boxer's fate?
What did Squealer announce to the animals concerning Boxer's death?
What did Squealer announce to the animals concerning Boxer's death?
What did the pigs purchase at the end of the chapter?
What did the pigs purchase at the end of the chapter?
At the beginning of the chapter, what state is Boxer in?
At the beginning of the chapter, what state is Boxer in?
Why does Napoleon educate the pigs?
Why does Napoleon educate the pigs?
Describe the events of the Spontaneous Demonstration.
Describe the events of the Spontaneous Demonstration.
How does Napoleon benefit from Boxer's ill condition?
How does Napoleon benefit from Boxer's ill condition?
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.
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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.
