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Who was sent out to tell the story of the rebellion?
Who was sent out to tell the story of the rebellion?
The pigeons
What two farms were beside Animal Farm?
What two farms were beside Animal Farm?
Foxwood Farm and Pilkington Farm
Who brings word of the humans' plans to attack?
Who brings word of the humans' plans to attack?
The pigeons
Why do the humans rush into battle?
Why do the humans rush into battle?
What time of year did the first battle take place?
What time of year did the first battle take place?
What book did Snowball study in preparing the farm's defenses?
What book did Snowball study in preparing the farm's defenses?
Who was killed?
Who was killed?
What animal was wounded?
What animal was wounded?
Which one of the humans was injured?
Which one of the humans was injured?
What two military decorations were created?
What two military decorations were created?
Who are the two heroes of this battle?
Who are the two heroes of this battle?
What did the battle become known as?
What did the battle become known as?
What was set up at the foot of the flagstaff?
What was set up at the foot of the flagstaff?
What happened to Mr. Jones after the Rebellion?
What happened to Mr. Jones after the Rebellion?
Compare and contrast the two farms, Foxwood and Pinchfield, and their owners.
Compare and contrast the two farms, Foxwood and Pinchfield, and their owners.
How do the animals win the Battle of the Cowshed? Give specific examples.
How do the animals win the Battle of the Cowshed? Give specific examples.
Describe how the neighboring people perceive Animal Farm.
Describe how the neighboring people perceive Animal Farm.
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Study Notes
Rebellion and Communication
- Pigeons were tasked with spreading news about the rebellion to other areas.
- The rebellion and its implications were viewed with fear by neighboring farms.
Neighboring Farms
- Foxwood Farm: Large but poorly maintained, owned by easygoing Mr. Pilkington.
- Pinchfield Farm: Smaller, well-kept, and owned by tough and shrewd Mr. Frederick.
- No agreements ever reached between the two farms regarding various matters.
Battle of the Cowshed
- The first battle occurred on October 12, during autumn.
- Significant preparations included Snowball studying Julius Caesar's campaigns for defense strategies.
- Animals engaged various tactics to successfully fend off the humans:
- Pigeons flew overhead while dropping droppings on the men.
- Geese pecked at the men to disrupt their advance.
- Sheep, Muriel, and Benjamin attacked the humans physically.
Casualties of the Battle
- A sheep was killed in the battle, highlighting the violence of the encounter.
- Snowball sustained a wound during the conflict.
Aftermath of the Battle
- Mr. Jones's gun was placed at the foot of the flagstaff as a war trophy.
- Heroes recognized for their bravery: Snowball and Boxer were awarded military decorations.
- "Animal Hero First Class" awarded to Snowball and Boxer.
- "Animal Hero Second Class" awarded posthumously to the sheep.
Perception of Animal Farm
- Neighbors viewed Animal Farm as a threatening revolutionary site, worried about further rebellions in their own farms.
- The rebellion created anxiety among other farmers to safeguard against similar uprisings.
Mr. Jones's Fate
- Following the rebellion, Mr. Jones became a disgraced figure, often found drinking in a local pub, symbolizing his loss of power over Animal Farm.
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