Animal Farm - chapter one

What does Major mean when he says "no animal escapes the cruel knife"?

• The farmer will kill all the animals

• Knives are dangerous

• Animals are slow

Major uses the phrase “produce of our labour” several times. What are some examples of produce of the animals’ labour?

• Milk

• Eggs

• Wheat/Corn

• Fruits/Vegetables

• All of these are examples

What does Old Major describe humans as

• "Man is the only creature that provides without consuming"

• "Man is the only creature that consumes without providing"

• "Man is the only creature that provides and consumes"

• "Man is the only creature that neither takes nor consumes"

What solution does Major suggest to solve the animals’ problems?

• To leave the farm

• Animals must unite against man

• They must “struggle” for freedom

• To stop producing for Mr. Jones

Who or what did Mr. Jones shoot his gun at? Why?

• A buck. He's an expert huntsman. He was hunting for food.

• A fox. He thought the animals were making noise because a fox was in the hen house. He fired his gun to scare away the fox.

• At Major. Mr. Jones was aware of Major's plan all along and wanted to send a warning to all the animals.

Why did Old Major decide to give a speech now and not before?

According to Old Major, what is the nature of life of farm animals? Give a full answer.

What do the humans do that makes them evil in Old Major’s eyes?

How does Old Major inspire the animals? Mention at least 2 ways he did that.

What does Old Major tell the animals not to do? List them.