Animal Farm Chapters 1-3 Flashcard

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What happens to the five buckets of frothy creamy milk mentioned at the end of Chapter 2?

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They are not there when the animals return from work - it is not clear what happens.

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Which pig takes the most active role in organizing Animal Farm immediately after the rebellion?

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Snowball - He responds to the questions and doubts of some animals and paints the 7 commandments on the wall of the barn.

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What illustrates that Old Major doesn't expect the rebellion to happen soon?

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"...sooner or later justice will be done. Fix your eyes on that, comrades, throughout the short remainder of your lives! And above all, pass this message of mine to those who come after you, so the future generations shall carry on the struggle until it is victorious!"

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Why is Major a natural leader on the farm?

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He is respected, confident, and won prizes.

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Which animals worked less and/or avoided responsibility after the rebellion?

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Mollie and the cat.

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What is Animalism?

Back

Animalism is the ideology that promotes the idea of animals living free from human oppression and working together for their common good.

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Who is Old Major and what is his significance?

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Old Major is a prize-winning boar whose vision of a rebellion against humans inspires the other animals to revolt.

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What are the Seven Commandments?

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The Seven Commandments are the principles of Animalism that all animals must follow to ensure equality and freedom.

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What role does Squealer play in Animal Farm?

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Squealer is a pig who serves as the spokesperson for the pigs, using propaganda to manipulate and control the other animals.

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How does Napoleon consolidate power after the rebellion?

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Napoleon consolidates power by using fear tactics, propaganda, and eliminating his rivals, such as Snowball.