Understanding Animal Farm Characters

What motivates Napoleon to take control of Animal Farm?

• A desire to improve the lives of all animals

• A thirst for power and control

• A wish to follow Old Major's vision

Summarize the key event that leads to the expulsion of Snowball from the farm.

• Snowball is caught stealing food.

• Napoleon uses the dogs to chase Snowball away.

• Snowball decides to leave the farm on his own.

Compare the leadership styles of Napoleon and Snowball. Which statement best describes their differences?

• Napoleon is more secretive, while Snowball is more open and communicative.

• Napoleon is more focused on education, while Snowball is more focused on military strength.

What is the author's message about power as demonstrated through Napoleon's actions?

• Power should be shared equally among all.

• Power tends to corrupt those who hold it.

• Power is best used for the benefit of others.

Identify the motivation behind the animals' decision to build the windmill.

• To generate electricity for the farm

• To prove their independence from humans

• To create a monument for Old Major

Summarize the role of Squealer in Napoleon's regime.

• Squealer spreads propaganda to manipulate the animals.

• Squealer is responsible for organizing farm work.

• Squealer leads the animals in battle.

Compare Boxer and Benjamin's attitudes towards the leadership on the farm.

• Boxer is indifferent, while Benjamin is enthusiastic.

• Boxer is hardworking and loyal, while Benjamin is cynical and detached.

• Both are equally supportive of Napoleon.

What does the author suggest about the nature of propaganda through Squealer's speeches?

• Propaganda is always truthful and beneficial.

• Propaganda can be used to control and deceive.

• Propaganda is ineffective in influencing opinions.

Identify the motivation behind the pigs' decision to trade with humans.

• To improve relations with humans

• To acquire resources that the farm lacks

• To fulfill Old Major's vision

Summarize the changes in the commandments on the farm and their significance.

• The commandments remain unchanged, showing stability.

• The commandments are altered to justify the pigs' actions.

• The commandments are abolished, leading to chaos.