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Which is closest in meaning to, 'Snowball flung his fifteen stone against Jones’ legs'?
What are the examples of other animals' rebelliousness?
Bulls becoming savage, sheep breaking hedges, cows kicking pails, and hunters refusing their fences.
What does 'mingle' probably mean?
Mix with.
What 'department' of the government of Animal Farm did the pigeons work for?
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'Beasts of England' was irrepressible. What does 'irrepressible' mean?
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How did human beings respond to the animals singing 'Beasts of England'?
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Why would Frederick and Pilkington be threatened by Animal Farm?
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What was Snowball's strategy to win the battle?
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How did Snowball know what to do?
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What do the animals do to celebrate their victory?
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After reading about the Battle of the Cowshed, what can we say of Snowball's character?
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The other farmers were really good friends with Mr. Jones and wanted to help him.
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The animals were surprised by the humans' attack.
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Snowball commanded the animals in battle.
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The stable lad was killed by Boxer.
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What celebrations are mentioned that are similar to the anniversaries in Animal Farm?
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Who would you say is/are the hero/heroes of the battle? Why?
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What do Boxer's and Snowball's reactions after the Battle of the Cowshed indicate about their characters?
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What happened to Mollie?
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What does 'In January there came bitterly hard weather' mean?
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What does 'assemble' mean when the animals would 'assemble' in the barn?
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What would be the benefit of a windmill, according to Snowball?
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What did Napoleon say at first about the windmill?
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In Chapter V, on what issue do Napoleon and Snowball disagree other than the windmill?
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What does Squealer accuse Snowball of?
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What stopped the other pigs' protests?
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What did Napoleon cancel?
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Who did it seem the animals would support after Snowball's speech at the Sunday windmill meeting?
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What reasons did Squealer give for Napoleon making all decisions?
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Did Benjamin agree with Napoleon or Snowball about what was said?
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What did Napoleon do to the plans on the floor?
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The animals supported Napoleon's announcement that Sunday meetings would be canceled.
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The chapter begins in winter and ends in spring.
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At the end of the chapter, Napoleon will continue with the plans to build the windmill.
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Squealer tells the animals that the windmill was actually Napoleon's idea.
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What role does 'Four legs good, two legs bad' play in Napoleon's propaganda?
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If the animals didn't understand Squealer's words, why do you think they accepted his explanation?
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How useful are speeches like Snowball's if people don't understand them?
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How is farm life for the animals different in Chapter VI?
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Why was the windmill difficult to build?
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Usually, when something is voluntary you may do it only if you wish.
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What happens on Animal Farm if the animals do not do the voluntary work?
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Napoleon decides to trade with human beings. Which of the following does this contradict?
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How does Squealer explain that it is not against the Seven Commandments for pigs to sleep in beds?
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What does Squealer say about the meaning of 'bed'?
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Why can't animals remember their resolutions?
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Who does Napoleon blame for the destruction of the windmill?
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What did Napoleon decide to do in order to get supplies for the windmill?
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Which seasons pass in this chapter?
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Who is Mr. Whymper and what does he do?
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Why do human beings hate Animal Farm? Why do they respect it?
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How have the Seven Commandments changed?
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How is Snowball used as a scapegoat?
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How much work are the animals now doing, and how are they forced to work more?
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How is the windmill destroyed? Why does Napoleon blame Snowball?
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Who do the animals believe is responsible for the windmill?
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Who did Napoleon say, 'Do you know the enemy who has come in the night and overthrown our windmill'?
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Who did Clover warn not to overstrain himself?
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Who ended his speech with 'Long live Animal Farm!'?
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Who would come out at night and work by the light of the harvest moon?
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What has changed in the plans for the windmill?
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Why is life not as good on Animal Farm?
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What do the animals find most inspirational?
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Why do Napoleon and the other pigs need to hide the food situation on the farm?
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Why do you think no animals helped the hens during the protest?
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What things are blamed on Snowball in Chapter VII?
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Do the animals believe Squealer when he accuses Snowball of being a traitor?
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Do you believe that Squealer really has secret documents that prove Snowball was a traitor?
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How is it an example of foreshadowing when Squealer gives a 'very ugly look at Boxer'?
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What is Boxer's solution to the bloodshed and what does this say about him?
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Who said, 'I would not have believed that such things could happen on our farm'?
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Who sprang forward with a cry of 'Death to Humanity!' and sunk his teeth into Jones' leg?
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Who confessed to having urinated in the drinking pool?
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Why did Napoleon order bins to be filled with sand and covered with grain and seed?
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Beasts of England is replaced by a short song that does NOT praise obedience and duty, but?
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What did the hens do to protest the selling of their eggs?
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What happens after the four pigs and many other animals confess their crimes?
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What is the animals' reaction to the executions?
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Why are these recent killings worse than when Jones controlled the farm?
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Why does Squealer say that the song 'Beasts of England' is abolished?
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Study Notes
Key Events and Concepts in Chapters 4-8 of Animal Farm
- Snowball uses his weight effectively in battle against Mr. Jones.
- The growing unrest on neighboring farms indicates a trend of rebellion among animals.
- Pigeons are sent out as part of the propaganda efforts to spread awareness and unify animal dissent.
- "Beasts of England" becomes a symbol of rebellion and unity, despite human attempts to dismiss it.
- Frederick and Pilkington view Animal Farm as a direct threat to their own control over their farms.
- Snowball's military strategy involves deception and ambush tactics informed by studies of military history.
- Victory celebrations include songs, storytelling, and recognition for brave animals like Boxer and Snowball.
- Snowball is portrayed as a clever leader who strategizes effectively but also displays cruelty in war.
- The relationships among the farmers highlight their disdain and fear of the success of Animal Farm.
- In harsh winter conditions, animals face additional struggles, leading to increasing discontent.
- Napoleon and Snowball clash over the importance and logistics of building a windmill, showcasing their emerging power struggle.
- Squealer manipulates the narrative around key decisions, accusing Snowball of being a criminal to consolidate Napoleon's power.
- The arrival of spring brings renewed efforts towards the windmill but also exposes the animals to harsher treatment.
- Squealer's propaganda manipulates language and commands, undermining the original principles of Animalism.
- Animals are coerced into "voluntary" hard labor with threats of reduced rations, revealing the regime's oppressive tactics.
- Napoleon's decisions to trade with humans contradict original commandments established during the rebellion.
- No written record leads to the animals' struggle to remember the Seven Commandments, indicating manipulation of their memory.
- Snowball’s portrayal as a scapegoat reflects the regime's authoritarian control, diverting blame from Napoleon.
- Boxer symbolizes the ideal worker, dedicated but blindly obedient, accepting false reassurances from the leadership.
- The systematic executions highlight the transition from rebellion to tyranny, demonstrating the betrayal of the revolution's ideals.
- The abolition of "Beasts of England" signals the end of the hopeful spirit of rebellion and the descent into oppression.
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