Animal Farm QUIZ: Chapter 2

1. What philosophy do the pigs develop after Old Major’s death?

• a) Socialism
• b) Communalism
• c) Utopianism
• d) Animalism

2. Who among the animals is concerned about losing personal luxuries?

• a) Clover
• b) Boxer
• c) Mollie
• d) Moses

3. What prompts the Rebellion to occur earlier than expected?

• a) Hunger caused by Mr. Jones’s neglect
• b) A speech by Snowball
• c) A fight between Napoleon and Snowball
• d) An order from the pigs

4. What action do the animals take after driving Mr. Jones off the farm?

• a) They begin harvesting the hay.
• b) They write rules, destroy oppression tools.
• c) They get settled in the farmhouse.
• d) They celebrate with sugar and treats.

5. What is painted on the barn wall by Snowball?

• a) The farm’s new name
• b) A picture of Old Major
• c) The Seven Commandments
• d) A map of the farm

6. What happens to the buckets of milk after the cows are milked?

• a) It disappears mysteriously.
• b) It is poured out to symbolize equality.
• c) The animals drink it to celebrate.
• d) It is fed to the young animals.

7. Themes & Messages: How does the disappearance of the milk reflect Orwell’s message about power and equality?

8. Characterization: What do Mollie’s questions about sugar and ribbons reveal about her personality and her role in the story?