Animal Farm (Author, Context, Plot)

What inspired George Orwell to adopt his pen name?

• His experiences in Burma

• The River Orwell in Suffolk

• His studies at Eton

• His dislike of his birth name

Which of the following best describes Orwell’s political beliefs after his time in Burma?

• Pro-imperialist

• Apolitical

• Anti-imperialist

• Communist loyalist

What prompted Orwell to flee Spain during the Spanish Civil War?

• He was disillusioned with socialism.

• He was accused by Soviet forces of betrayal.

• He was injured and could not fight.

• He supported fascist forces.

Which event in Animal Farm mirrors Stalin's betrayal of Trotsky?

• Napoleon expelling Snowball

• The Battle of the Cowshed

• The windmill’s destruction

• Frederick’s attack on the farm

What role did satire play in Animal Farm?

• It simplified the story for children.

• It criticized real-world events and figures.

• It provided comic relief from serious themes.

• It removed political bias.

What symbolizes the complete corruption of Animalism in Animal Farm?

• The Battle of the Cowshed

• Napoleon’s rise to power

• Boxer’s betrayal and death

• The pigs walking on two legs

How did Orwell’s work at the BBC influence his writing?

• It made him support totalitarian regimes.

• It deepened his disdain for authoritarianism.

• It convinced him to write about freedom.

• It caused him to abandon socialism.

Why did Orwell argue bookstores should not shelve Animal Farm in the children’s section?

• He wanted to increase sales.

• He felt the themes were too complex for children.

• He disliked children’s literature.

• He believed it should be categorized as historical fiction.

What inspired Orwell’s critique of Stalin’s regime?

• His experiences in World War II

• His time in Spain during the civil war

• His study of the Russian Revolution

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a central theme of Animal Farm?

• Corruption of socialist ideals

• Importance of loyalty to leaders

• Exploitation of ignorance and fear

• Warnings about totalitarianism