‘An Animal Farm Srupy Gute Chapter 1 “All men are enemies. All animals are comrades.” / The Facts { What makes Major a “major” character? . Where do the dogs sit? . Where do the pigs sit? ‘Who are Boxer and Clover? What is Benjamin's eynical remark? 6. Who is Mollie? y What is the meeting in the barn about? Which human habits does Major forbid? 9. What is the title and purpose of the song? How are the beginning and the end of the chapter similar? var Focus on Thinking Answer to of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. * Analyze Major's statements quoted at the top of this page. Will they work? * Does the animals’ behavior prior to the speech support Major’s statement, “All animals are equal?” Why do you think so? * Why does Orwell use animal characters to write about people? * Notice the way animals act as they gather in the barn, Notice the way they speak. Are there differences among them? Why do you think this is? * A wopia is a perfect society—a society that is possible because people are basically good and capable of being perfect. Is this really possible? Why? Words and Language benevolent tyranny vice utopia comrade enmity irony a «so that when evening came, the animals were still unfed.” The Facts 10 is Snowball and what is he like? ‘Who is Napoleon and what is he like? Who is Squealer and what is he like? 4. Who is Moses and what does he tell the animals? 5. On what day does the Rebellion take place? (© Millen Publishing Company 8 nin Fam——— An Animal Farm Srupy Guiwe 6. How does it start? CA)What do the animals destroy afterward? 8." What is agreed upon regarding the farmhouse? 9. What are the first rwo Commandments? 10. What is the last Commandment? Focus on Thinking Answer tvo of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. * Many scholars call Animal Farm a satire—that is, a book that makes fun of someone or something. In light of this statement, what is the significance of Jones's falling asleep with the "News of the World” over his face? * As this book is also a beast tale or fable, what is the significance of the Rebellion coming on Midsummer's Day? * How do Moses’s beliefs help farmer Jones? What similar service did the Russian Orthodox Church provide the Czar? Who was Rasputin? What did the Biblical Moses do? * Speculate on what happened to the milk. Are there parallels in our society? In Soviet History? * Trony is che expression of an idea or an event that is the opposite of what is truly meant or expected. Is there irony in the Seventh Commandment? Words and Language apathy ecstasy unalterable vivacious Chapter 3. surely there is no one among you who wahts to see Jones come back?” The Facts © Who assume supervisory positions? 2.) Who really does the work? What is Boxer’s maxim? ‘4. How are Mollie and the cat alike in approaching work? 5. What is Benjamin's response to the question of whether he was happier now that Jones was gone? Describe the flag the animals adopt and its symbolism. Who always disagree? 2)To what are the Seven Commandments reduced for the sake of the stupidest animals? . Why do the pigs need the milk and apples? © Milken Pabhing Cony “4 Avimal FemAn Animal Farm Stupy Guipe Focus on Thinking Answer io of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. * Animal Farm, during this first year, might be described by the following quotation from Karl Marx's writings: "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs!” Explain. Which citizens in society do Mollie and the cat symbolize? Explain what Benjamin really means when he says, "Donkeys live a long time, None of you has ever seen a dead donkey.” Do you admire or resent this attitude? Qin a utopia, or perfect society, everyone is equal. How does the typical Sunday Meeting or the \i@.! disposition of milk and apples relate to the Seventh Commandment? What does this suggest for the future of the dream? + Snowball says, “The distinguishing mark of man is the hand, the instrument with which he does all his mischief.” Which of the animals can do many of the things that humans can do with their hands? How is this ironic? * Explain the quotation from Chapter 3 at the beginning of this section. Words and Language dole cryptic. ~—sindefatigable = maxim. Chapter 4. “No sentimentality, comrade! . .. War is war. The only good human being is a dead one.” The Facts Q) Who are the agents of espionage for Animal Farm, and what is their message? 2, What are the neighboring farms called and who are their owners? 3) What do these men have to say about Animal Farm immediately after the Rebellion? What do they say after time had passed, proving their fret judgments co be wishful chinking? 5) Who plans and organizes the defense against an attack, and where does he learn military strategy? 6. What is the first phase of the defense of the farm? 7. What is the strategy that follows? 8. What happens at Snowballs squeal? 9. Describe the action in the cowshed. 10. Over what do Snowball and Boxer disagree? 11. Which animals are recognized as heroes? 12, What ceremony will honor October the twelfth and Midsummer's Day each year from now on? © Miiten Pubioing Comps ” nina FemAn Animal Farm Stupy Gurpe Focus on Thinking Answer to of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. + This book is an allegory in which the farm symbolizes the Soviet Union. Based upon the names and descriptions of the neighboring farms and the fact that the owners “disliked each other so much that it was difficult for them to come to any agreement,” speculate on what they symbolize. * Discuss the value of education and a “hunger to learn” as itis symbolized in Chapters 3 and 4 by the skill of reading. + What reasons can you think of that might support Boxer’s opinion on killing? + What reasons can you think of that might support Snowball’s opposing view? *+ Orwell says that Snowball and Napoleon always disagree. Now that che animals have defended the farm from ateack, what do you expect to happen next? Words and Language tractable posthumously muted ignominious fortnight Chapter 5. “He announced that from now on the Sunday-morning Meetings would come to an end... . there would be no more debates.” The Facts (G2 What happens to Mollie? C2. Though the pigs decide farm policy, what limit is put on their decisions? ‘What is Snowball’s strength when debating with Napoleon? 4,.In what way is Napoleon more effective? GIWhich of Snowball’s schemes leads to the bitterest controversy? 6. How does Napoleon react to the carefully drawn plans? 7. Who are Napoleon’s “secret police?” @ Following the banishment of Snowball, what is Napoleon’s first official act? 9. How does Squealer explain the abolition of the animal vote? 10. What do the sheep love to repeat? 11, What new maxim does Boxer adopt? 12. According to Squealer, who really planned the windmill? Focus on Thinking Answer tvo of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. + What kind of government now runs the farm? Explain. + Regarding the disagreement between Snowball and Napoleon over the proper way to deal with the threat of further attacks by the humans, with whom do you agree? Why? (© MitkenPubahing Company 46 ‘vind FemAn Animal Farm Stupy Gue * Who do you like better, Snowball or Napoleon? Why? *+ Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? Why does Orwell give his name to Snowball’s enemy? How might you have predicted this pig's rise to power? *+ Based upon what you know of Snowball’s influence with the animals as opposed to Napoleon's influence, make a prediction of what will happen in the future now that Snowball is gone. + If old Major symbolizes the Soviet leader Lenin, whose death was followed by a power struggle between Stalin (Napoleon) and Trotsky (Snowball), what practice in the Soviet Union parallels the new Sunday ceremony at the end of Chapter 5? Words and Language pretext ratify innovations disinter Chapter 6. “All chat year the animals worked like slaves. But they were happy in their work... well aware that everything they did was for the benefit of themselves . . . and not for a pack of idle, thieving human being: The Facts 1. How is Sunday work handled? 2. How is the harvest different from the previous year? 3. How do the animals break up stone for the windmill? 4, What policy forbidden by Major does Napoleon announce? 5: Which animals have special reason for concern, and why? 6. . What does Squealer say about the new policy of engaging in trade with the neighboring farms? 7. Who is the human go-besween? 8. What Commandment do the animals seem to have remembered incorrectly? 9. How had they been mistaken? (0. What happens to the windmill? What causes this? Focus on Thinking Answer two of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. + Why does Napoleon blame Snowball for the destruction of the windmill? * Describe the way the trade policy is changed. Whar happens first, second, third? + Compare and contrast the beginning of Chapter 6 to the beginning of Chapter 3, How is the difference ironic? * Calling Sunday work “voluntary” is not only ionic, but is also “doublespeak.” Explain how and why. + What are at least two things chat Napoleon accomplishes by ordering the immediate rebuilding of the windmill? (© Mikes Publsing Company a Aina FermAn Animal Farm Stupy Guipe Words and Language laborious solicitor intermediary indignation Chapter 7. ‘Beasts of England’ was the song of the Rebellion. . . . The enemy both external and internal has been defeated. . . . Clearly this song has no longer any purpose.” The Facts 1, What are two ways Napoleon leads the outside world to believe that food is plentiful on the farm? ‘What leads to the rebellion of the hens? How does Napoleon react to this rebellio ‘What “evidence” indicates that Snowball is still dangerous? ‘Was Snowball a hero or not at the Battle of the Cowshed? What is Boxer’s opinion of Snowball? What does Squealer say about him? ‘What influences Boxer’s final opinion of Snowball? List the “traitors” who confess. ‘Sum up Clover’s feelings about how things have gone on Animal Farm. Beexoveyn K Focus on Thinking Answer two of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. + Why does Napoleon feel that he needs to show Snowball to be dangerous? + Why do apparently innocent animals confess o being traitors? *+ Why does Napoleon slaughter the animals in the barn? * Compare and contrast the two songs. How are they different in what is considered sacred, or essential co the dream? + Why do the dogs attack Boxer? Words and Language capitulated countenance totalitarianism ateribure retribution © Millen Pushing Company 6 ‘sind FomAn Animal Farm Srupy Guipe Chapter 8. "What victory?” said Boxer. ‘What victory, comrade? . . . we have won every inch of it back again!” ‘Then we have won back what we had before,’ said Boxer. "That is our victory,’ said Squealer.” The Facts 1, What discovery do the animals make a few days after the executions? 2. Describe the lives of the animals as regards work and food. 3, How do the animals learn of Napoleon’s orders? 4. Describe Napoleon’s appearances when they do occur. 5. Name three titles used to describe Napoleon. 6. Name the official poet and one of his poems. 7. Who does Napoleon sell the timber to? How do the animals react to the announcement? 8. How is Napoleon paid for the timber? 9. What is the greatest loss of the battle? 10. Who are the animal casualties? 11, What happens to Squealer one night? 12, What additional Commandment do the animals find they have remembered incorrectly? Focus on Thinking Answer to of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. *+ Compare the Battle of the Windmill to the Battle of the Cowshed. * Describe the entire episode of the discovery of the whiskey. * Who outsmarts whom in Napoleon’s negotiations over the timber? Explain. + "None of the animals could form any idea as to what this meant, except old Benjamin, who nodded his muzzle with a knowing air, and seemed to understand, but would say nothing.” Does this statement frustrate you? Why? What future consequences do you see? ‘+ Why is the conversation between Boxer and Squealer over the celebration of the animals’ “victory” ironic? Words and Language skulking dynamos barley machinations conciliatory © Miike Pbishog Company ” vin Fam—_—_——— An Animal Farm Srupy Guipe Chapter 9. “A horse's lungs do not last for ever.” The Facts |. How is Boxer's health at the beginning of the chapter? . What is Boxer's expectation regarding his twelfth birthday? . What is Squealer’s deceitful explanation of the animals’ rations? . What rule regarding meetings berween pigs and other animals is announced? . What does Napoleon do to compensate for lack of food and lots of work? . Who do the pigs allow to return to the farm? . What is Boxer told to expect after he hurts himself? ‘What do Benjamin and the others realize as Boxer is being taken away? How does Squealer squelch the “wicked rumour” that Boxer was betrayed? What are two ways that Napoleon uses Boxer’s death to his advantage? Seevavayne 1 Focus on Thinking Answer two of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. * Why do the pigs allow Moses to return to the farm, since they say he lies? * Discuss the current status of the classless society Major envisioned. * How do you feel about Orwel’s matter-of-fact statement, “..fcom somewhere or other the pigs had acquired the money to buy themselves another case of whisky.” * What is ironic about Benjamin's breaking of his long silence? * What does the betrayal of Boxer really mean? Words and Language superannuated complicity —_knacker Chapter 100 “Te might be that their lives were hard and that not all of their hopes had been fulfilled; but they were conscious that they were not as other animals. If they went hungry, it was not from feeding tyrannical human beings; if they worked hard, ar least they worked for themselves. No creature among them went upon cwo legs. No creature called any other creature “Master.’ All animals were equal.” The Facts 1. How is the new windmill used? 2. Which animal is much the same as always? 3. What do the pigs do that shocks and frightens the animals? 4. What is the one Commandment to which the Seven Commandments have been reduced? (© Miles Publishing Company 30 ‘Avinl FoeAn Animal Farm Stupy Guipe Describe how the animals act when they see the cour the pigs conduct? How does Pilkington praise the pigs? ‘What promises does Napoleon make in response? How is the flag changed? Describe the very last scene from the animals’ point of view. Focus on Thinking Answer two of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. * Explain the changed flag. How do the changes resemble the differences between the (wo songs? + Explain the irony of the final single Commandment. Start with what it means. * Discuss Pilkington’s "bon mot.” * Who was cheating in the card game? Why do you think so? Does it matter? + Why does Orwell end the novel as he does? Words and Language deputation morose raciturn (© Mile Pebchng Company 1 Asin Fem