Animal Farm

Animal Farm: 
by 
George Orwell 
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Animal Farm: 
by 
George Orwell 

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The Book Test (weging 2) 
10 open questions in English (containing sub questions; check the points you can receive) 
Answer in English (dictionary NE-EN; grammar and spelling not assessed).
Write down the whole sentences. 
Don’t copy the sentences from the book. 


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The type of questions: 

Plot questions (What happened in the story?) 
Interpretation question (explain, give examples...) 
Characteristics of the protagonists (compare and contrast) 
Explain the quote (What did they mean by that? )


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Planning of summaries
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Chapters 1 - 3
Chapters 4 - 6
Chapters 7 - 10

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Animal farm is an allegory: 
It is a story in which the events and characters stand for something besides themselves. 

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Why is Animal farm an allegory
Animal Farm represents the Russian Revolution of 1917. Old Major represents Karl Marx, Snowball represents Leon Trotsky, Napoleon represents Josef Stalin, Squealer represents propaganda, and Boxer is a representation for all the Russian laborers and workers....

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The Russian Revolution of 1917 
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was when the Russian people overthrew their king, Tsar Nicholas II, and replaced him with a new government. First, in the February Revolution, the Tsar gave up his power. Then, in the October Revolution, the Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, took control and started a communist government, changing Russia forever.

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Communism
Communism is a system where all property and resources are owned by the community or the government, with the goal of making everyone equal. In this system, the government controls the economy to stop private ownership and reduce differences between rich and poor people.

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Stalin versus Trotsky
Stalin was a Soviet leader who took control after Lenin's death, ruling the Soviet Union with strict policies and a strong focus on industrialization and centralized power. 
Trotsky was a key figure in the Russian Revolution and a close ally of Lenin, but after Lenin’s death, he was exiled and assassinated.

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Who does the character Snowball represent in Animal Farm?
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Joseph Stalin
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Leon Trotsky
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Vladimir Lenin
D
Karl Marx

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Who does the character Napoleon symbolize in Animal Farm?
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Karl Marx
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Joseph Stalin
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Vladimir Lenin
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Leon Trotsky

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Which historical event does Animal Farm parallel?
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The French Revolution
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The American Revolution
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The Russian Revolution
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The Industrial Revolution

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Why is Animal Farm considered an allegory?
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It is a fictional tale with hidden meanings.
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It is a satirical novel about political corruption.
C
It uses animals to represent historical figures.
D
It is a story about animals on a farm.

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Who does the character Squealer represent in Russian history?
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Lenin
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Trotsky
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Propaganda
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KGB

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Which character symbolizes the working class in Animal Farm?
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Mr. Jones
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Mollie
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Old Major
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Boxer

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What political ideology is reflected in the book Animal Farm?
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Communism
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Fascism
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Socialism
D
Capitalism

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What is the significance of the pigs changing the commandments in Animal Farm compared to the Russian Revolution?
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The rise of the secret police
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The rewriting of history by the Soviet government
C
The suppression of dissenting voices
D
The establishment of censorship

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    Summary Ch 1-3

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Summary 1: 4:00 min
Who gives a speech to the animals?

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What is Old Major's message to the animals?

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What's the name of the song about an animal utopia that Old Major teaches the animals?

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Who are the smartest animals?

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What event triggered the animals' rebellion?

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What do the pigs paint on the side of the barn?

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What does Mollie want to do?

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What story does Moses spread?

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What is Boxer's motto?

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How and why does Snowball simplify the ideas of Animalism?

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What reason does Squealer give for the pigs taking all the apples and milk?

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chapters 4 - 6 summary

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Summary 2: 6:15 min
Who has taught animals on other farms to sing Beast of England?

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Where does Snowball learn strategies of warfare?

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Who dies in the Battle of the Cowshed?
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Mr Jones
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Mr Pilkington
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Mr Frederick
D
only one sheep

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Who received medals with the inscription “Animal Hero, First Class”?

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What does Snowball want the animals to build? Why?

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How does voting about the windmill project end?

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What's Boxer's new maxim?

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What is the main plot twist in chapters four, five, and six of Animal Farm?
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Boxer becomes the new leader of the animal rebellion.
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The animals successfully overthrow the human farmers.
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Mollie returns to the farm after realizing her mistake.
D
Snowball is betrayed and driven off the farm by Napoleon.

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What role does Boxer play in the plot twists of chapters four, five, and six?
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Boxer becomes a key advocate for the pigs' benevolent leadership.
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Boxer becomes the leader of a rebellion against the pigs' authority.
C
Boxer discovers the pigs' deceit and leads a revolt against them.
D
Boxer's unwavering loyalty and hard work are exploited by the pigs, leading to his tragic fate.

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How does the relationship between the pigs and the other animals change in chapters four, five, and six?
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The pigs become increasingly authoritarian and distant from the other animals, creating a hierarchy within the farm.
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The pigs form an alliance with the other animals to protect the farm from external threats.
C
The pigs relinquish their leadership roles and allow the other animals to make important decisions.
D
The pigs become more considerate and inclusive, promoting equality among all animals.

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What is the significance of the windmill in chapters four, five, and six?
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The windmill brings prosperity and abundance to the Animal Farm.
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The windmill becomes a gathering place for all the animals to discuss their rights.
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The windmill leads to the animals' declaration of independence from human influence.
D
The windmill becomes a symbol of false promises and manipulation by the pigs.

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How do the pigs manipulate the other animals in chapters four, five, and six?
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The pigs seek help from the neighboring farms to improve their living conditions.
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The pigs use Squealer to spread propaganda and convince the animals that their actions are for the greater good.
C
The pigs organize secret meetings with the other animals to discuss future plans.
D
The pigs give up their privileges and share equally with the other animals.

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What symbolic role does Snowball play in Animal Farm?
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Embodies the loyalty and dedication to the cause of the farm.
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Represents the futility and hopelessness of opposition.
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Symbolizes the intellectual and visionary aspects of revolution.
D
Exemplifies the blind followers of the ruling class.

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What is Napoleon's symbolic role in Animal Farm?
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Represents the rise of a dictator and abuse of power.
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Sacrifices personal interests for the collective good of all animals.
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Advocates for equality and fair treatment of all animals.
D
Challenges the authority and advocates for democratic principles.

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What is the symbolic role of Mollie in Animal Farm?
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Embodies the revolutionary spirit and ideological commitment.
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Symbolizes the disillusionment and betrayal of the working class.
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Represents the self-indulgent and materialistic individuals.
D
Serves as the wise and guiding mentor to the other animals.

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What symbolic role does Boxer play in Animal Farm?
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Scheming and manipulative leader of the animals.
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Intellectual and persuasive orator among the animals.
C
Hardworking and loyal representation of the working class.
D
Lazy and indifferent character who avoids work.

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Chapters 7 - 10

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Summary 1: 4:00 min
How does Squealer explain Snowball's absence?
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Mr. Jones kidnapped him
B
He had to go lead another rebellions
C
Napoleon is hiding him somewhere
D
He was a traitor and a criminal

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Why is it so hard for the animals to build the windmill?
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Boxer is injured and he was the strongest
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There's a saboteur who keeps knocking it down
C
They can only break stone by pulling it up a hill and dropping it
D
They don't know how to do it now that Snowball is gone

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How does Napoleon explain the storm that knocks down the windmill?

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What does Squealer tell the animals about Snowball?
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He is living at Mr. Jones's
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He was a true hero, and he is sorry he has died.
C
He is not as smart or handsome as Napoleon
D
His windmill design was inferior

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And he is together with Mr Pilkingtom, betraying the animals, sneaking into their farm at night and demaging their work
What happens to the animals that confess to being in league with Snowball?

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Napoleon calls animals (his nine dogs around) and forces some animals to confess to conspiracy together with Snowball. Dogs tear ous the throats of these traitors. They attack also Boxer but he fights them back. Four pigs and some hens and other animals die. 
After the bloody executions, the commandment “No animal shall kill any other animal” changed. How?

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What do Mr. Frederick and a group of men do?
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Offer to work with the animals
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Blow up the windmill
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Burn down the barn and farmhouse
D
Bring in the police to help them slaughter the animals

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Napoleon wants to sell timber to Mr Frederick, receives fake money. Meanwhile, the windmill is rebuilt. Mr Frederick with some armed men sneaks into the farm and blow the windmill up. Animals fight back and wins - high loss, Boxer injured
Who runs against Napoleon in the election for a new president?
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Snowball
B
No one
C
Squealer
D
The raven

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Where do the pigs send Boxer when he collapses?

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Soon Squealer announces that the doctors could not cure Boxer: he has died at the hospital. He claims to have been at the great horse’s side as he died and calls it the most moving sight he has ever seen—he says that Boxer died praising the glories of Animal Farm. Squealer denounces the false rumors that Boxer was taken to a glue factory, saying that the hospital had simply bought the cart from a glue maker and had failed to paint over the lettering. The animals heave a sigh of relief at this news, and when Napoleon gives a great speech in praise of Boxer, they feel completely soothed.
What's the revised version of the single remaining commandment?

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 The farm seems to have grown richer, but only the many pigs and dogs live comfortable lives. Squealer explains that the pigs and dogs do very important work—filling out forms and such
Animal farm is an allegory:

It is a story in which the events and characters stand for something besides themselves.  

What do these characters represent? 

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1 Jones
2 Snowball
3 Moses
4 Old Major
5 Boxer
6 Dogs
7 Muriel
8 Mollie
9 Frederick
10 Squeler
11 Pilkington
12 Benjamin
A propaganda
B older generation
C KGB
D Czar Nicholas II
E allied forces
F Hitler
G Trotsky
H Marx
I religion 
J aristocracy
K educated people 
L working masses

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Correct answers: 
1D 2G 3I 4H 5L 6C 7K 8J 9F 10A 11E 12B

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Fools! Do you not see what is written on the side of that van?

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Rings shall vanish from ours noses,
And the harness from our back...

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It was the most affecting sight I have ever seen. I was at his bedside at the very last.

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A bird's wing, comrades, is an organ of propulsion and not of manipulation. It should therefore be regarded as a leg.

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     FINAL REVISION

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GOALS: 
General information about the test
Sorts of questions
Recap - crucial events and plot twists
Reflection 
Questions? 
Encouragement 

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Boektoets (weging 2) 
Via exam.net (opgeladen chromebook)

10 open vragen in het Engels (met deelvragen; let op de punten die je kunt behalen)

Beantwoord in het Engels (woordenboek NE-EN; grammatica en spelling  niet beoordeeld).
Je mag het boek Animal Farm niet gebruiken tijdens de toets (gesloten-boek toets).

Meenemen: Woordenboeken NE- EN opgeladen chromebook.

Pas op: Deze toets is het eerste deel van de gecombineerde Engelse toets van 90 minuten. Gebruik niet meer dan 45 minuten. Het tweede deel is de formele brief.

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The type of questions: 

Plot questions (What happened in the story?) 
Interpretation question (explain, give examples, significance...) 
Characteristics of the protagonists (compare and contrast) 
Explain the quote (What did they mean by that? )


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Animal farm is an allegory:
It is a story in which the events and characters stand for something besides themselves. 

Animal Farm represents the Russian Revolution of 1917 and shows how power corrupts its leaders.

What/who do these characters represent? 

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1 Jones
2 Snowball
3 Moses
4 Old Major
5 Boxer
6 Dogs
7 Mollie
8 Frederick
9 Squeler
10 Pilkington

A propaganda
B KGB
C Czar Nicholas II
D allied forces
E Hitler
F Trotsky
G Marx
H religion 
I  aristocracy
J working masses

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KEY: 
1C        2F     3H      4G      5J         6B       7I        8E        9A        10D 

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Who are they? 
Compare and contrast the characters from the book who stand for them. 
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Who are they? 
Whom/what do they stand for?
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Summary questions: 
difficulty classification 

* plot comprehension (basic questions about events)
** character analysis (understanding motivations and roles)
*** themes and symbolism (exploring deeper meanings)
**** critical evaluation (interpretation and personal opinion)

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What events in the story lead to the rebellion against Mr. Jones?


Who is Old Major, and what role does he play in the animals' revolt?

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What is the significance of the windmill in the story?

What role do the dogs play in Napoleon’s regime?



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Describe (briefly) the Seven Commandments and their significance in the story.

How does Napoleon rise to power on the farm?

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What role do the pigs play in the governance of the farm, and how does this evolve over time?

How does Squealer use language and propaganda to manipulate the other animals?



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How do the pigs break the commandments, and what is the final version of the commandments?

How does Boxer embody the working class, and what is his ultimate fate?

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What is the significance of the final scene where the pigs and humans are indistinguishable?

Discuss the theme of power and corruption in Animal Farm.

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How confident do you feel about your preparation for the Animal Farm test?
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