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What is the name of the song that Old Major teaches the animals?

  • Farmers' Lament
  • The Song of Freedom
  • Beasts of England (correct)
  • The Animal Anthem

What is the main philosophical concept that Old Major's ideas are turned into?

  • Animalism (correct)
  • Animal Rights Theory
  • Animal Equality
  • Animal Freedom

Who are the three younger pigs that lead the movement after Old Major's death?

  • Squealer, Clover, and Boxer
  • Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer (correct)
  • Snowball, Napoleon, and Clucky
  • Napoleon, Squealer, and Boxer

What action do the animals take after defeating Mr. Jones for the first time?

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What was Snowball's proposal that Napolean opposed?

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What does Boxer adopt as his personal maxim?

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How does Napoleon take control of the farm after expelling Snowball?

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What event is known as the Battle of the Cowshed?

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What happens to the windmill after it is built?

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What is the main conflict between Napoleon and Snowball centered on?

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What justification does Squealer provide for Napoleon's actions that contradict the original principles of Animalism?

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How does Napoleon ultimately deal with Boxer when he is injured?

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What becomes of the Seven Commandments as time progresses on the farm?

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What major event signals a shift in Napoleon's relationship with human farmers?

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What is a key theme demonstrated through the pigs referring to themselves as 'mindworkers'?

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How does George Orwell primarily use language in 'Animal Farm' to convey power dynamics?

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Which statement best describes the condition of the common animals under Napoleon's regime?

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What action does Napoleon take that signifies the complete transformation of the farm's identity?

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How does Napoleon's rule reflect Orwell's criticism of totalitarianism?

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What is revealed about the nature of revolutions as depicted in 'Animal Farm'?

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What vision does Old Major share with the animals during the meeting?

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What immediate action do the animals take after renaming the property Animal Farm?

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Which character takes a leadership role after Old Major's death?

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What is the response of the animals when Mr. Jones attempts to reclaim his farm?

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How does Napoleon consolidate his power over the other animals?

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What does Napoleon do to the puppies he takes for education?

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What major disagreement arises between Napoleon and Snowball?

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What happens to the windmill after it is built?

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What role does Boxer play in the development of Animal Farm?

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What effect do Snowball's and Napoleon's disagreements have on Animal Farm?

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What action does Napoleon take to eliminate opposition on the farm?

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How does Napoleon justify actions that contradict the principles of Animalism?

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What does the reduction of the Seven Commandments signify on Animal Farm?

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What ultimately happens to Boxer after he is injured?

<p>He is sold to a glue maker by Napoleon. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon's alliance with the human farmers signify?

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What does the phrase 'all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' imply?

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What role does language play in the consolidation of power on Animal Farm?

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Why do the pigs begin to act more like humans over time?

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What does Mr. Frederick do that underscores the theme of betrayal in Animal Farm?

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How does Napoleon's leadership style evolve throughout the story?

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Flashcards

Old Major's Vision

Old Major's dream of animals living free from human oppression, leading to the formation of Animalism.

Animalism

A philosophy created by the pigs (Snowball, Napoleon, and Squealer) based on Old Major's principles to achieve animal-run farm.

Animal Farm

The renamed Manor Farm owned and run by the animals.

Mr. Jones

The original farmer of Manor Farm, driven off by the animals.

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Battle of the Cowshed

The animals' victory against Mr. Jones' attempt to reclaim the farm.

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Snowball

A pig who advocates for a windmill on Animal Farm and challenges Napoleon for leadership.

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Napoleon

A pig who consolidates power and takes control of Animal Farm.

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Boxer

A strong and hardworking cart-horse who exemplifies loyalty and dedication to Animal Farm.

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Windmill

A building that Snowball wants to construct at the farm, but is rejected by Napoleon.

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Power Struggle

Conflict between Snowball and Napoleon for control of Animal Farm.

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Animal Farm

A satirical allegorical novella by George Orwell criticizing totalitarianism, with farm animals representing different classes and political groups.

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Totalitarianism

A system of government where the state controls all aspects of life, including politics, economics, and individual thought.

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Revolution and Corruption

The process of overthrowing a government, often with high ideals, but can lead to a corrupt power grab.

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Class Warfare

Conflict between different social groups/classes, often arising from unequal access to resources or power.

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Language as Power

How language and communication are used to control and manipulate others.

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Napoleon

A pig who seizes power on the farm and embodies totalitarian leadership, controlling and rewriting history.

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Snowball

A pig who is initially an ally of Napoleon but is later demonized and made into a scapegoat for the farm's problems.

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Boxer

A strong and loyal horse representing the hardworking common people who is exploited and ultimately betrayed.

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Squealer

Napoleon's propagandist, who manipulates the other animals with lies and rhetoric to maintain the pigs' power.

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Seven Commandments

The original principles of Animalism used to regulate the farm and the behaviour of the different animals. They eventually become distorted and manipulated over time.

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Old Major's Dream

Old Major's vision of an animal-run farm, free from human oppression.

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Animalism

A philosophy developed by Napoleon, Snowball, and Squealer, based on Old Major's principles.

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Animal Farm Revolution

The animals' overthrow of Farmer Jones and the establishment of Animal Farm.

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Napoleon's Rise

Napoleon's consolidation of power and control over Animal Farm.

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Snowball's Windmill

Snowball's plan to build a windmill for power generation to improve the farm.

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Power Struggle (Animal Farm)

Conflict between Snowball and Napoleon for leadership and control.

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Napoleon's Dogs

The attack dogs used by Napoleon to eliminate opposition, like snowball

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Boxer's Loyalty

Boxer's unwavering devotion to Animal Farm and its principles, especially working harder.

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Windmill's Fate

The destruction of the windmill by events, due to Napoleon's intervention.

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Mr. Jones's Return

Mr. Jones's failed attempts to reclaim the farm after the revolution.

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Napoleon's Power Grab

Napoleon uses manipulation and force to seize complete control of Animal Farm, eliminating opposition.

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Rewritten History

Napoleon alters the past to shift blame and solidify his leadership, portraying Snowball as a villain.

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Animal Farm's Totalitarianism

Animal Farm's government system gradually becomes a totalitarian regime, characterized by absolute control and oppression.

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Pigs vs. Other Animals

A class struggle develops on Animal Farm, with the pigs exploiting the other animals for their work.

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Squealer's Propaganda

Squealer manipulates the animals with lies and rhetoric to justify Napoleon's actions.

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Boxer's Betrayal

Boxer, a loyal and hard worker, is betrayed by Napoleon, who exploits and ultimately sells him.

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Destruction of Windmill

Mr. Frederick, a neighboring farmer, sabotages the windmill, showing the pig's tendency toward mistrust and violence.

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Animalism's Corruption

The original principles of Animalism are gradually distorted and replaced, creating disparities in power.

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Language as Control

The pigs use language and propaganda to control and manipulate the other animals, creating an environment of deceit.

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Manor Farm's Rebranding

Napoleon renames the farm back to Manor Farm, reverting to the previous human-run hierarchy and symbolizing the loss of the revolution's goals.

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