Animal Farm

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Who visited Animal Farm every Monday morning?

Mr. Whimper

What did Napoleon end his speech with?

Long live Animal Farm

What did Squealer assure the animals about?

The resolution against engaging in trade and using money

What did Squealer ask the animals?

Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed? Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Whimper's profession?

Solicitor Signup and view all the answers

What did the animals start calling Animal Farm?

Its proper name and ceased to pretend that it was called the Manor Farm Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the challenges faced by the animals on Animal Farm?

Some of the challenges faced by the animals on Animal Farm include working long hours, completing certain tasks for a successful harvest, breaking up stone for the windmill, and dealing with shortages of necessary materials. Signup and view all the answers

How many hours did the animals work during spring and summer?

The animals worked a 60-hour week during spring and summer. Signup and view all the answers

What was Boxer's role in building the windmill?

Boxer played a crucial role in the laborious process of building the windmill. Signup and view all the answers

What method did the animals use to save labor and increase efficiency?

The animals used their own method of doing things, such as weeding, which saved labor and was more efficient. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the materials that the animals needed for the windmill?

Some of the materials that the animals needed for the windmill included paraffin oil, nails, string, dog biscuits, iron for horse shoes, seeds, artificial manures, tools, and machinery. Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon announce as a new policy to obtain the needed materials?

Napoleon announced a new policy of engaging in trade with neighboring farms to obtain the urgently needed materials for the windmill. Signup and view all the answers

Why were some animals disturbed when they learned that the pigs sleep in beds in the farmhouse?

Because it goes against the principles of equality and fairness that were established on Animal Farm. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clover find when she tries to read the commandments on the barn wall?

She can only make out individual letters. Signup and view all the answers

How does Squealer convince the animals that there was never a ruling against sleeping in beds?

He claims that there was only a ruling against using sheets. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the animals happy despite a hard year and limited food supplies?

Because the windmill is almost half-built. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only animal who doesn't show enthusiasm for the windmill?

Benjamin. Signup and view all the answers

Why is construction on the windmill halted?

Due to wet weather and a violent gale that damages the farm buildings. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Napoleon blame for the destruction of the windmill?

Snowball. Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon order immediately after blaming Snowball for the destruction of the windmill?

The rebuilding of the windmill to begin immediately, regardless of the weather. Signup and view all the answers

Why are some animals disturbed when they learn that the pigs sleep in beds in the farmhouse?

Because the commandments on the barn wall stated that all animals are equal and sleeping in beds goes against that principle. Signup and view all the answers

What does Clover find when she tries to read the commandments on the barn wall?

Clover is only able to make out individual letters. Signup and view all the answers

How does Squealer convince the animals that there was never a ruling against sleeping in beds?

Squealer claims that there was never a specific ruling against sleeping in beds, only against using sheets. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the animals happy despite a hard year and limited food supplies?

Because the windmill is almost half-built. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only animal who doesn't show enthusiasm for the windmill?

Benjamin. Signup and view all the answers

What causes the construction on the windmill to be halted?

Wet weather and a violent gale that damages the farm buildings. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Napoleon blame for the destruction of the windmill?

Snowball. Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon declare as a punishment for Snowball?

A death sentence. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Destruction of the Windmill and Blaming Snowball

The pigs move into the farmhouse, justifying it as a need for a quiet place to work.
Some animals are disturbed when they learn that the pigs sleep in beds in the farmhouse.
Clover tries to read the commandments on the barn wall, but can only make out individual letters.
Squealer convinces the animals that there was never a ruling against sleeping in beds, only against using sheets.
The pigs announce that they will start waking up an hour later than the other animals in the mornings.
Despite a hard year and limited food supplies, the animals are happy because the windmill is almost half-built.
Benjamin is the only animal who doesn't show enthusiasm for the windmill.
Construction on the windmill is halted due to wet weather and a violent gale that damages the farm buildings.
The animals discover that the windmill has been completely destroyed.
Napoleon blames Snowball for the destruction of the windmill and declares a death sentence on him.
The animals are shocked to learn that Snowball could be responsible and start thinking of ways to catch him.
Napoleon orders the rebuilding of the windmill to begin immediately, regardless of the weather.

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Test your knowledge on the hard work and challenges faced by the animals in George Orwell's "Animal Farm." From long hours of labor to the destruction of the windmill and the blaming of Snowball, this quiz will put your understanding of the novel to the test.