QUESTIONS: Chapter 10

Comprehension & Analysis: The new windmill is significant because it is used for:

• generating electricity

• pumping water

• grinding grain

• decorative purposes

Comprehension & Analysis: How do the pigs justify their luxurious lifestyles while the other animals struggle?

• By claiming they need more rest to think and plan for the farm's future.

• By stating that they are naturally superior and deserve better treatment.

• By arguing that their hard work entitles them to more comforts.

• By insisting that their leadership role requires them to be in top condition.

Comprehension & Analysis: What change occurs to the Seven Commandments, and how do the animals react?

• The Seven Commandments are altered to benefit the pigs, and the animals are confused and disheartened.

• The Seven Commandments remain unchanged, and the animals are content.

• The Seven Commandments are abolished, and the animals are relieved.

• The Seven Commandments are enforced more strictly, and the animals are fearful.

Literary Style & Craft: How does Orwell use irony in the final chapter to enhance the story’s themes?

• By showing the pigs becoming indistinguishable from humans, highlighting the corruption of ideals.

• By depicting the animals living happily ever after, contradicting the story's previous events.

• By having the humans praise the animals for their hard work, showing mutual respect.

• By ending the story with a peaceful resolution, emphasizing harmony.

Themes & Messages: The pigs’ adoption of human behaviors contributes to the theme of power and corruption by:

• demonstrating the inevitable cycle of power leading to corruption

• showing the benefits of adopting human traits

• highlighting the differences between pigs and humans

• emphasizing the importance of maintaining animal traits