Writing an 'Animal Farm' essay | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

In 'Animal Farm' which pig says, "Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back?"

• Squealer

• Napoleon

• Snowball

• Old Major

• Minimus

Answer explanation

Squealer uses the threat in this rhetorical question to instil fear in the animals.

In 'Animal Farm' which pig is described as having "a reputation for getting his own way"?

Answer explanation

Orwell also initially describes Napoleon as a "large","rather fierce-looking" and "not much of a talker", which gives the reader an indication of what sort of a leader he is going to be.

In 'Animal Farm' which pig teaches the animals to bleat: "four legs good, two legs better"?

Answer explanation

This shows how Squealer manipulates and simplifies language, in order to justify the pigs' behaviour.

Which sentence best describes Snowball from 'Animal Farm'?

• Treacherous, violent and destructive

• Manipulative, charismatic and good at lying

• Pompous, fierce and hypocritical

• Idealistic, impassioned, intelligent and a gifted speech giver

Answer explanation

These are useful words to describe Snowball when writing essays.

What reason does Squealer give for the pigs taking all the apples and milk in 'Animal Farm'?

• They will die without it.

• They need it for their brain work.

• It will make the other animals sick.

• To teach the animals about sacrifice.

Answer explanation

Squealer refers to the "brain work" the pigs do in order to convince the animals of the necessity they have for the milk and apples.

In 'Animal Farm'. how does Napoleon get the hens to lay eggs for him to sell?

• He gives them no food until nine die and the others agree.

• He uses violence and sets the dogs on them.

• He offers them whisky and sugar.

• He gets Squealer to convince them.

Answer explanation

This is an example of how the pigs use food and basic needs to make the animals dependent and therefore maintain control.