Animal Farm

Questions and Answers

Describe Molly's behavior as winter approached.

Molly became more troublesome, being late for work, complaining of mysterious pains, and running away to the drinking pool.

What rumor was circulating about Molly?

There were rumors of something more serious about Molly.

What did Clover want to discuss with Molly?

Clover wanted to discuss something very serious she had seen Molly doing.

What was Snowball drawing in the shed?

plans for a windmill Signup and view all the answers

Who urinated over the plans for the windmill?

Napoleon Signup and view all the answers

What was Benjamin's stance on the windmill?

He did not believe it would save work or increase food production Signup and view all the answers

What was Molly accused of doing and how did she respond?

Molly was accused of allowing Pilkington's men to stroke her nose. She initially denied it, but couldn't look Clover in the face. Signup and view all the answers

What did Clover find hidden under the straw in Molly's stall?

Clover found a little pile of lump sugar and several bunches of ribbon of different colors hidden under the straw in Molly's stall. Signup and view all the answers

What plans did Snowball have for the windmill?

Snowball planned to build a windmill that would operate a dynamo to supply the farm with electrical power. It would also light the stalls, warm them in winter, and run various machines such as a circular saw, chaff cutter, mango slicer, and electric milking machine. Signup and view all the answers

According to Napoleon, what was the animals' strategy to defend themselves?

Procure firearms and train themselves in the use of them. Signup and view all the answers

According to Snowball, what was the animals' strategy to defend themselves?

Send out more and more pigeons and stir up rebellion among the animals on the other farms. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the vote on whether or not to build the windmill?

The animals voted in favor of building the windmill. Signup and view all the answers

What changes in leadership took place and how did it affect the farm?

Jones Napoleon became the new leader and ended Sunday morning meetings. A special committee of pigs, led by Napoleon, made decisions for the farm and communicated them to the other animals. Signup and view all the answers

How did Napoleon ensure his new leadership was accepted by the animals?

Napoleon silenced protesting animals with the help of the dogs. Squealer was sent to explain the new arrangement, emphasizing Napoleon's sacrifice and the importance of loyalty and obedience. Boxer adopted the motto 'Napoleon is always right' and the animals accepted the new leadership. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the windmill and how was it attributed to Napoleon?

The windmill, previously associated with Snowball, was now attributed to Napoleon. It represented progress and self-sufficiency for the animals. Napoleon had actually supported the windmill from the beginning but opposed it as a tactic to remove Snowball. Squealer persuasively explained Napoleon's tactics to the animals, who accepted the explanation without questioning. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Changes in Leadership and the Decision to Build the Windmill

Jones Napoleon takes over as the new leader and announces the end of Sunday morning meetings.
A special committee of pigs, led by Napoleon, will make decisions regarding the farm and communicate them to the other animals.
The animals will still gather on Sundays to salute the flag, sing, and receive their orders for the week.
Some animals are dismayed by the announcement and try to protest, but are silenced by the dogs.
Squealer is sent to explain the new arrangement, emphasizing Napoleon's sacrifice and the importance of loyalty and obedience.
The animals are reminded of the Battle of the Cowshed and the need for discipline to prevent Jones from returning.
Boxer adopts the motto "Napoleon is always right" and the animals accept the new leadership.
The plans for the windmill, previously associated with Snowball, are now attributed to Napoleon.
The animals are informed that the windmill will be built, but they must be prepared for hard work and potential ration reductions.
A special committee of pigs has been working on the windmill plans for three weeks.
Napoleon had actually supported the windmill from the beginning and opposed it as a tactic to remove Snowball.
Squealer persuasively explains Napoleon's tactics, and the animals accept his explanation without further questioning.