25 Questions
What did Mr. Jones forget to do before going to bed?
shut the pop-holes
Where did Mr. Jones draw himself a glass of beer from?
the barrel in the scullery
Where did the animals agree to meet?
the big barn
What was the name of the Middle White boar?
old Major
Where was Major ensconced during the meeting?
on a raised platform in the big barn
Which animals were the first to arrive at the meeting?
the three dogs: Bluebell, Jessie, and Pincher
What is the main message of Major's speech to the animals?
The main message of Major's speech is for the animals to rebel against the tyranny of human beings and work towards overthrowing them.
According to Major, what is the cause of all the evils in the animals' lives?
Major believes that the tyranny of human beings is the cause of all the evils in the animals' lives.
What does Major suggest the animals must do to improve their situation?
Major suggests that the animals must work night and day, body and soul, for the overthrow of the human race.
What does Major say will happen to the animals if they succeed in overthrowing the humans?
Major believes that if the animals succeed in overthrowing the humans, they would become rich and free.
Who does Major consider to be the enemies of the animals?
Major considers all men to be enemies of the animals.
According to Major, what must the animals avoid doing even after they have defeated the humans?
According to Major, even after defeating the humans, the animals must not adopt their vices.
What are the names of the two cart-horses on the farm?
Boxer and Clover
Which animal is universally respected for his steadiness of character and tremendous powers of work?
Boxer
Which animal is the oldest on the farm and the worst tempered?
Benjamin
Which animal on the farm never laughed?
Benjamin
Which animal was devoted to Boxer?
Benjamin
According to Major, what is the root cause of hunger and overwork?
Man
What are the habits of Man that are considered evil according to Old Major?
Man must not let animals live in a house, sleep in a bed, wear clothes, drink alcohol, smoke tobacco, touch money, or engage in trade.
What is Old Major's dream about?
Old Major dreams about a future where Man has vanished and animals live in harmony.
What is the name of the song that Old Major sings?
The song is called "Beasts of England."
What is the significance of the song "Beasts of England"?
The song represents the animals' hope for a future where they are free from human oppression.
What is the reaction of the animals to the song?
The animals are excited and immediately begin singing the song themselves.
Why does Mr. Jones wake up and shoot into the darkness?
Mr. Jones wakes up because of the animals' singing and mistakenly thinks there is a fox in the yard.
What happens to the animals after Mr. Jones shoots?
The animals quickly disperse and go back to their sleeping places.
Test your knowledge on the themes of power and inequality in George Orwell's classic novel 'Animal Farm' with this thought-provoking quiz. Explore the allegorical narrative and uncover the underlying messages about human nature and societal structures. Challenge yourself with questions about the characters, symbolism, and major events in this timeless literary masterpiece.
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