Animal Farm Characters and Concepts Quiz

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Who says, 'Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. His only job is to be lord of all the animals, which makes him the only real enemy animals have.'?

Old Major

Where do the animals live?

Manor farm in England

Who owns the farm?

Mr. Jones

What is Old Major's dream?

Old Major has a dream about a world where man has disappeared. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Old Major?

Old Major is Mr. Jones's old white prize boar. He is highly respected by the other animals. Signup and view all the answers

How is life bad for the animals on the farm?

Mr. Jones works the animals hard and steals the products of their labor until they eventually die at his hand. Signup and view all the answers

What does Old Major suggest that the animals do?

Old Major suggests that one day animals must rebel against their human masters. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Beasts of England'?

'Beasts of England' is a song that Old Major learned in childhood. The other animals pick it up quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What sets the pigs apart from the other animals?

The pigs are the most intelligent of the farm animals and sit in the front of the audience. Signup and view all the answers

What decision is reached about wild animals?

The animals vote that wild animals should be considered 'comrades.' Signup and view all the answers

What does Old Major caution the animals against doing if they successfully overthrow man?

Old Major warns the animals not to adopt the habits of man and lists seven specific things they must not do. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Old Major?

Old Major dies three days after his speech. Signup and view all the answers

Who leads the preparations for the rebellion?

The pigs—especially Napoleon and Snowball—lead the farm in preparing for the rebellion. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Squealer?

Squealer is a very persuasive pig. Signup and view all the answers

What is Animalism?

Animalism is a theory that the pigs derive from Old Major's speech. Signup and view all the answers

Why don't the pigs like Moses?

The pigs don't like Moses because his talk of Sugarcandy Mountain distracts the animals from the need for rebellion. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mollie seem concerned about Animalism?

Mollie is concerned that she won't get to wear hair ribbons or enjoy lump sugar after the rebellion. Signup and view all the answers

What prompts the rebellion?

Farmer Jones starts drinking more and neglects to feed the animals for over twenty-four hours. Signup and view all the answers

What have the pigs secretly learned to do?

The pigs reveal that they have taught themselves to read and write. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Seven Commandments?

The Seven Commandments are: Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. No animal shall wear clothes. No animal shall sleep in a bed. No animal shall drink alcohol. No animal shall kill any other animal. All animals are equal. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the milk from the cows?

It is implied that Napoleon stole the milk. Signup and view all the answers

What is different about this year's harvest?

This year the animals have the largest harvest yet, and they also finish it faster than normal. Signup and view all the answers

What does Boxer adopt as his motto?

Boxer adopts 'I will work harder!' as his personal motto. Signup and view all the answers

What do the animals do on Sundays?

On Sundays, the animals don't work and instead hold farm-wide meetings to debate and vote on new resolutions. Signup and view all the answers

Do Snowball and Napoleon get along?

Snowball and Napoleon disagree on almost everything. Signup and view all the answers

Why don't any animals except pigs submit resolutions for debate?

Only the pigs are smart enough to come up with new resolutions. Signup and view all the answers

What does Snowball want to focus on at the farm?

Snowball wants to focus on educating the animals and putting them into committees. Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon want to focus on?

Napoleon thinks the pigs should focus on the education of the young. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Concepts

Old Major: A respected prize boar, symbolizes revolutionary ideas; warns animals of man's exploitation.
Mr. Jones: The negligent owner of Manor Farm; exemplifies human oppression.
Napoleon and Snowball: Pigs leading the rebellion; Napoleon is authoritarian, while Snowball is more idealistic.

Setting and Background

Location: The story unfolds on Manor Farm located in England.
Animal Struggle: Animals live under harsh conditions; overworked by Mr. Jones and denied the fruits of their labor.

Old Major's Vision

Dream of Rebellion: Imagines a world free from human rule where animals thrive.
"Beasts of England": A revolutionary song that inspires unity among the animals.
Caution Against Human Habits: Old Major emphasizes the need to avoid taking on human traits post-rebellion.

Animalism

Core Philosophy: A system derived from Old Major's ideas advocating animal rights and rebellion against human masters.
Seven Commandments: Foundation of Animalism, promoting equality and against human behaviors:
- Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
- Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
- No animal shall wear clothes.
- No animal shall sleep in a bed.
- No animal shall drink alcohol.
- No animal shall kill any other animal.
- All animals are equal.

Major Events Leading to Rebellion

Old Major's Death: Dies shortly after voicing his vision for a better future.
Rebellion Trigger: Farmers neglect and drunkenness lead to animals not being fed, igniting the revolt.
Pigs' Education: The pigs secretly learn to read and write, positioning themselves as leaders.

Post-Rebellion Changes

Successful Harvest: The first harvest under animal rule is remarkably abundant.
Boxer's Motto: Represents the working class's dedication with his mantra, "I will work harder!"
Sunday Meetings: Animals gather to debate on farm resolutions, showcasing a new sense of governance.

Conflicts Among Leaders

Disagreements: Snowball and Napoleon consistently clash over visions for the farm’s future.
Focus on Education: Snowball promotes education for all animals, while Napoleon prioritizes teaching the young exclusively.

Societal Changes and Challenges

Mollie's Concerns: Reflects the perspective of those attached to material comforts and status, wary of drastic changes.
Resolutions and Governance: Only pigs submit proposals, highlighting a growing disparity in intelligence and power dynamics among the animals.

Ongoing Themes

Power and Control: Exploration of how power is exercised by the pigs and the implications for the other animals.
Exploitation and Inequality: Remains evident through the narrative, questioning the nature of leadership and the cyclical pattern of oppression.

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Description

Test your knowledge of the key characters and concepts from George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'. This quiz covers essential figures like Old Major, Mr. Jones, Napoleon, and Snowball, as well as foundational ideas such as Animalism and the setting of Manor Farm. Dive into the revolutionary themes and philosophies that drive the narrative.