Animal Farm (Chapters 1-3)

Question 1

On which historical event is Animal Farm based?

Accepted Answer

The Russian Revolution

Question 2

Which character is representative of the historical figure Josef Stalin?

Accepted Answer

Napoleon

Question 3

Which character undermines the Rebellion through his alternative stories to how life could be?

Accepted Answer

Moses

Question 4

Animal Farm was written by which author?

Accepted Answer

George Orwell

Question 5

Which adjective best describes Benjamin, the old donkey?

Accepted Answer

Cynical

Question 6

Whose speech serves as the opening to the text?

Accepted Answer

Old Major

Question 7

Which animal adopts the motto: "I must work harder."

Accepted Answer

Boxer

Question 8

What event causes Jones' neglect of the farm to increase?

Accepted Answer

Loss of a lawsuit

Question 9

What item is stolen at the end of Chapter Three, foreshadowing potential problems?

Accepted Answer

Milk

Question 10

Which of the following is not included in the Seven Commandments of Animal Farm?

Accepted Answer

All animals should swear allegiance to Napoleon.

Question 11

Old Major's character is based on which two historical figures?

Accepted Answer

Marx & Lenin

Question 12

What will Jones' reaction be to the Rebellion in Chapter 4?

Accepted Answer

Gather friends and fight back

Question 13

The pigs emerge as the prominent leaders. What are the names of the two figureheads?

Accepted Answer

Snowball & Napoleon

Question 14

What skill do the pigs possess that means they maintain control over the others?

Accepted Answer

The ability to read

Question 15

On what principle was soviet Russia founded?

Accepted Answer

Communism

Questions 15