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Animal Farm By George Orwell Animal Farm Study Guide Chapter 1 & 2 Part A: Questions 1. What human characteristics do Old Major, Boxer, Mollie, Benjamin, Snowball, and Napoleon have? 2. Why is Old Major so respected? 3. What is the central message of Old Major’s speech he gives in the barn? 4. Under what principles should the farm operate according to Old Major’s speech? 5. Why are the animals so excited about singing “Beast of England”? 6. Why were the pigs accepted as leaders? 7. What does Snowball mean when he says to Mollie, “Those ribbons that you are devoted to are the badge of slavery”? 8. Why did the pigs want a rebellion? 9. What happens during the rebellion? After the rebellion? 10. Who put together the Seven Commandments? 11. What basic tenant of the nature of humanity is found in the Seven Commandments? 12. Do the commandments reflect the ideas expressed in Old Major’s speech? How? 13. What happened to the milk that went

missing? Part B: Vocabulary Usage Use the context to help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in each of the following sentences. Then write the letter of the correct meaning for each word below * The farmer kept sacks of potatoes and barrels of cider in the scullery. * The two comrades looked out for each others welfare during the revolution. * All our belongings have arrived, and we are happily ensconced in our new home. * A verdict could not be pronounced until the two dissentients on the jury agreed. * The mutual enmity of the two nations led them to wage war on each other. * Pre-eminent among the group of officers was an old general who had fought in many battles. * The vivacious child loved to laugh and play with others. * When we climbed the knoll in the pasture, we could look down upon the farmhouse. * The frisky young lambs gambolled playfully through the field. * Wild berry bushes grew below the young trees in the spinney. 1. scullery a. active

hatred or ill-will 2. comrades b. those differing in opinion 3. ensconced c. playfully skipped about 4. dissentients d. of the highest rank or importance 5. enmity e. room for storing food supplies 6. pre-eminent f. small wooded area with underbrush 7. vivacious g. small round hill; mound 8. knoll h. settled comfortably 9. gambolled i. lively in actions and conduct 10. spinney j. fellow soldiers; close companions Animal Farm Study Guide Chapter 3 & 4 Part A: Questions 1. Who did the animals admire the most in their new society? What became his slogan? 2. Which animals were considered by the others to be not good workers? 3. What happens on Sundays? 4. How are the animals working to build a new society? 5. Describe the flag that Snowball designs for the farm. How are the colors and symbols significant? 6. How literate were the animals? Why would literacy be an issue? 7. Who

declared that the Seven Commandments could be condensed into one? What was this one maxim? 8. What happened to the missing milk? The apples? What was Squealer’s explanation? 9. Why does Napoleon decide to educate the puppies in seclusion? 10. How are the animals better off after the Rebellion? How are they worse off? 11. How was word sent to animals on neighboring farms? 12. Who are the neighbors on either side of Animal Farm? 13. Who has been studying Julius Caesar’s campaign strategies? What was he in charge of? 14. How do the animals perform like a disciplined army in the Battle of the Cowshed? 15. What military decorations were created? Who received them? 16. What are the anniversary dates of the Rebellion and the Battle of the Cowshed? Part B: Vocabulary Usage Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Read the sentences below and circle the letter of the best synonym for each underlined word. 1. The hungry man found acute pleasure in sampling the many

tasty dishes presented by his host. a. painful 2. b. deadly c. obvious d. interesting b. unflagging c. half-hearted d. slow b. cruel c. calculating d. polite b. submissive c. stubborn d. humble The young childs laughter was irrepressible, and even his mother could not quiet him. a. delightful 8. d. cooperative Because of their gentle nature, the tractable cows were easy to herd in and out of the barn. a. vicious 7. c. inflexible The storeowner was shrewd in her dealings with customers, making a very good profit. a. dim-witted 6. b. lazy Because we believed in the ideas of the political candidate, we were indefatigable in promoting his cause. a. tragic 5. d. absurd My friend left such cryptic travel directions on my answering machine that I got lost. a. puzzling 4. c. intense The obstinate worker complained if his everyday routine was interrupted in any way. a. diligent 3. b. mild b. controlled c. unrestrained d. hushed The would-be burglar fled in

ignominious retreat as he saw a police car turning the corner. a. honorable b. casual c. astonished d. shameful Animal Farm Study Guide Chapter 5 & 6 Part A: Questions 1. Why does Mollie leave the farm? How do the other animals react? 2. What did Napoleon train the sheep to do with “Four legs good, two legs bad”? 3. How does the building a windmill make matters worse between Snowball and Napoleon? 4. How did Napoleon ruin Snowball’s plans? 5. How does Napoleon eventually overthrow Snowball? 6. What happened to the Sunday meetings and debates? 7. After Napoleon takes control of the farm, how does life for the animals compare to the life that they led under Mr. Jones? 8. How does Squealer help keep the animals from protesting Napoleon’s takeover? 9. What is Boxer’s new slogan? 10. Why is it important that Napoleon, Squealer, and Minimus sit above the other animals? 11. Why does Napoleon say he pretended to be against the windmill? 12. What was

the main problem with building the windmill? How is it solved? 13. What new policy did Napoleon announce regarding obtaining articles the farm needed? 14. How would the dealings with humans be carried out? 15. Why are the humans now calling the farm by its new name? 16. What rumors are circulating about Napoleon and his business agreements? 17. How does Napoleon bend the rules and commandments to benefit himself? 18. How does Napoleon use Snowball as a scapegoat when the windmill is blown down? Part B: Vocabulary Usage Analogies are word equations in which the first pair of words has the same relationship as the second pair of words. For example, DAWN is to DUSK, as JOYOUS is to SAD Both pairs of words are opposites. Choose the best word from the Word Box to complete each of the following analogies. arable abolished quarry canvassing restive innovations silage 1. PROCURING is to ACQUIRING as is to SOLICITING. 2. TRADITIONS is to OLD as

is to NEW. 3. FEED is to as GENERATOR is to DYNAMO. 4. REASONABLE is to EXTRAVAGANT as BARREN is to . 5. is to BALKY as SORDID is to CONTEMPTIBLE. 6. WATER is to WELL as STONE is to . 7. EXPELLED is to WELCOMED as is to RESTORED. Animal Farm Study Guide Chapter 7 & 8 Part A: Questions 1. Why is the windmill rebuilt with walls three feet thick? 2. How does Napoleon make it appear to the outside world that everything is going well at Animal Farm? 3. In what ways is Napoleon becoming a dictator? 4. What happens to the hens when they threaten Napoleon’s power? What are the other animals told about the hens? 5. How does Napoleon use the memory of Snowball’s absence to keep the animals in line? 6. What tactics does Napoleon use when negotiating the sale of the pile of lumber? 7. What animals disagreed with the explanation that Snowball was Jones’ secret agent? What

explanation does Boxer accept? 8. Why does Clover sing “Beasts of England” after the executions? How does Boxer respond? 9. What reason does Napoleon give for abolishing the song “Beasts of England”? What is his real reason? 10. How is Napoleon systematically lying to the other animals? 11. How has the Sixth Commandment changed? 12. Why is the rumor of Mr. Frederick’s cruelty to his animals important? 13. What is the new slogan of the pigeons? 14. Why is a death sentence decreed upon Frederick? 15. How does it seem that Napoleon is becoming more like a human? 16. How do the animals feel about the Battle of the Windmill? 17. What will the retirees’ pasture be used for now? 18. Why is Squealer out at midnight with a ladder and paintbrush? Part B: Vocabulary Usage Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Use the context to help you figure out the meaning of the underlined word in each of the following sentences. Then choose the best antonym for that

word from the Word Box and write it on the line below the sentence. daytime forgiveness jubilation 1. hostile resisted irreverently serenity The criminals finally capitulated when their food and water gave out after a three-day siege. 2. In the tumult after the meeting, people jumped out of their seats and shouted at each other. 3. The vandals suffered the retribution of the townspeople when they were made to pay for what they destroyed. 4. We took a nocturnal walk through the woods, using flashlights and the glow of the full moon to light our way. 5. The woman smiled beatifically at her children as they joined her in saying a short prayer before dinner. 6. I wrote a conciliatory letter to my friend, apologizing for the argument we had last week. 7. The people of the community sent up a cry of lamentation when they saw how the wildfires had

destroyed their homes. Animal Farm Study Guide Chapter 9 & 10 Part A: Questions 1. How is Boxer hurt? Who helps him? 2. What word does Squealer use to describe the reduced rations? 3. Do the animals still believe they are free? Why, or why not? 4. How has Squealer become a master at explaining the shifts in Napoleon’s policies? 5. What purpose does Napoleon give as the reason for the weekly Spontaneous Demonstrations? What is their real purpose? 6. Why was Napoleon elected president? 7. Why was Moses allowed to return and remain on the farm? 8. Why does Napoleon make arrangements to send Boxer to a “hospital”? 9. How do the pigs continue to use Boxer’s strength after his death? 10. Who is left after all these years? Has anyone retired? Do you think anyone ever will? 11. What has happened to the animals’ promised rewards? 12. What does Benjamin remember about the past? 13. What new song does Napoleon have Squealer teach the

sheep? Why? 14. What does the wall of commandments say now? 15. What are the similarities between Napoleon and Jones? 16. Why is the ending of the novel so ironic? Part B: Vocabulary Usage Draw a line from each word or phrase on the left to its definition on the right. Then use the numbered words to fill in the blanks in the sentences below. 1. poultices a. clever remarks 2. superannuated b. relating to a child or offspring 3. gill c. in a way that is sparing, not wasteful 4. rheumy d. measure of fluid capacity 5. filial e. retired because of age or infirmity 6. frugally f. medicated materials that are spread on sores 7. bon mots g. watery 1. A corner of the kennel was set aside for guard dogs who could no longer protect their masters. 2. The guests at the dinner applauded and laughed aloud at the master of ceremony’s . 3. A(n) of beer was sufficient reward for the elderly pensioner who enjoyed

his night watchmans job. 5. Without access to doctors, we used old-fashioned to soothe the pain of burns. 6. Fulfilling my responsibility, I offered my father assistance in all of our home repair chores. 7. Hampered by eyes and a slow gait, the old race horse was put out to pasture. Animal Farm Chapter Titles Create a title for each chapter. Then write the most important events of the chapter. Chap 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Title/Important Events Animal Farm Historical Study 1. 2. 3. Research each of the forms of political thought listed below. Take brief notes on what you find in these forms of government, making sure to differentiate between its ideal and its practical reality in history. a) Totalitarianism b) Socialism c) Communism d) Democracy Write a thumbnail biography of each of the following historical figures, making sure to observe the parallels between these historical figures and their fictional

characters in Animal Farm. a) Karl Marx b) Leon Trotsky c) Vladimir Lenin d) Joseph Stalin Consult a dictionary to find the definitions of allegory and fable. Now that you have read Animal Farm, determine how the book conforms to and differs from the definitions of an allegory and a fable. Animal Farm Compare and Contrast Use the Venn diagram below to compare and contrast the two young boars, Snowball and Napoleon. Write their unique qualities and the qualities that they share. Snowball Napoleon Animal Farm Cluster Web Animal Farm Sketch to Stretch Think about what you have read in the novel and draw a sketch of the meaning of the story – “what this story means to you.” Try not to draw an illustration of an event from the story but to think about the meaning of the story and find a way to visually sketch that meaning. When all the class sketches are complete, each person will show his or her sketch to the others in the class. The class will study the sketch and

say what they think you were attempting to say. You as the artist will have the “last word,” to share your own intentions and thinking about the sketch