Allegorical Connections in Animal Farm Quiz

What does the Animal Rebellion represent?

• Russian Revolution

• World War I

• World War II

• French Revolution

Answer explanation

The rebellion of the animals is similar to the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II. Both rebellions happened without much planning and were achieved fairly easily. The overthrow of Nicholas happened when he sent military out to stop some protestors.

What does Animalism represent?

• Democracy

• Communism

• Oligarchy

• Confederacy

Answer explanation

Farmer Jones is a cruel, drunken farmer that will eventually be overthrown by the animals… ANIMALISM.

Czar Nicholas II was a selfish, cruel leader and was overthrown by the people… COMMUNISM.

What does Manor Farm represent?

• Germany

• Canada

• England

• Russia

Answer explanation

Manor Farm symbolizes pre-revolution Russia.

What does 'Animal Farm' represent?

• Soviet Union

• Ukraine

• Estonia

• Germany

Answer explanation

Animal Farm symbolizes Russia and the Soviet Union under Communist Party rule.

Who does Old Major represent?

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Czar Nicholas II

Answer explanation

• Like Lenin, Old Major’s idealistic vision of a socialist future inspires REBELLION.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who does Farmer Jones represent?

• Czar Nicholas II

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

Answer explanation

Mr. Jones = Ruling Class (Czar Nicholas II)

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Who does Napoleon represent?

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Winston Churchill

Answer explanation

Napoleon's character symbolizes Joseph Stalin. He epitomizes a selfish, controlling leader who prioritizes himself, his supporters, and his power over the struggles of the citizens that he is controlling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Who does Snowball represent?

• Adolf Hitler

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

Answer explanation

Trotsky supported collective control, just like Snowball, but he was faced with Joseph Stalin's totalitarianism which ultimately led to his exile and eventual murder.

In 1927, Stalin expelled Trotsky from the party and the country just like Napoleon did to Snowball.

Snowball is similar to Trotsky in his position in the rebellion, his way with words, his idealism, and his ultimate fate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does Squealer represent?

Answer explanation

Squealer continuously persuades and manipulates the animals for the personal gain of the pigs. Squealers main role in Animal Farm is to convince the animals to agree with Napoleon.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do the dogs represent?

• Soviet Secret Police

• Russian Orthodox Church

• Russian Civil War

• Bourgeoisie

Answer explanation

• Stalin's enforcers/ personal bodyguards 

• Used to instill fear

• A part of Napoleon/Stalin's  strategy to control the animals/masses