Animal Farm CH 1-10 Flashcard

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What is the main theme of Animal Farm?

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Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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How does farm life change for the animals in Chapter 6?

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The animals work harder and harder, but they do not get as many things finished.

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Which two pigs have a conflict in Animal Farm?

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Napoleon and Snowball.

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What is the cause of the fight between the pigs and the humans in the last paragraphs?

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Napoleon and Mr. Pilkington were both accusing each other of cheating at cards.

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Which historical revolution is Animal Farm based on?

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Russian Revolution.

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What does the character Napoleon represent in Animal Farm?

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Napoleon represents the authoritarian leadership and the corrupting influence of power.

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What role does Snowball play in Animal Farm?

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Snowball represents the idealistic leader who is eventually ousted by the authoritarian regime.

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What is the significance of the windmill in Animal Farm?

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The windmill symbolizes the animals' hard work and the manipulation of their labor for the pigs' benefit.

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How do the pigs justify their privileges in Animal Farm?

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The pigs claim that they are the brains of the operation and need extra food to think and lead.

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What does the commandment 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' signify?

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It signifies the hypocrisy and the distortion of the original ideals of equality.