Animal Farm: Chapter 2

What happens to Old Major?

• Old Major leads the animals in the rebellion but is injured during the fight.

• Old Major is sold to a neighbouring farm.

• Old Major dies three days after his speech.

• Old Major disappears without a trace.

Who leads the preparations for the rebellion?

• Boxer and Clover take charge of the rebellion preparations.

• The pigs—especially Napoleon and Snowball—lead the farm in preparing for the rebellion.

• The dogs organise secret meetings to plan the rebellion.

• Moses inspires the animals to prepare for the rebellion.

Who is Squealer?

• Squealer is a sheep who spreads rumours about Farmer Jones.

• Squealer is a very persuasive pig.

• Squealer is a horse who often challenges the pigs' decisions.

• Squealer is a dog who acts as a messenger for Napoleon.

What is Animalism?

• Animalism is a set of strict rules created by Napoleon to control the animals.

• Animalism seeks to establish a society based on fairness, equality, and shared responsibility.

• Animalism is a plan to overthrow Farmer Jones and take over the farm.

• Animalism is the belief that all animals should avoid humans at all costs.

Why don’t the pigs like Moses?

• The pigs don’t like Moses because he refuses to contribute to farmwork.

• The pigs don’t like Moses because his talk of Sugarcandy Mountain distracts the animals from the need for rebellion.

• The pigs don’t like Moses because he has been stealing food from the other animals.

• The pigs don’t like Moses because he is loyal to Farmer Jones.

Why does Mollie seem concerned about Animalism?

• Mollie is concerned about losing her position as leader.

• Mollie is concerned that she won’t get to wear hair ribbons or enjoy lump sugar after the rebellion.

• Mollie is concerned that Animalism will make her work harder.

• Mollie is concerned that the pigs will take over the farm.

What prompts the rebellion?

• Farmer Jones starts drinking more and neglects to feed the animals for over twenty-four hours.

• The pigs order the rebellion after Old Major's death.

• The animals revolt when Farmer Jones tries to sell Boxer.

• A neighbouring farmer attacks the farm, sparking the rebellion.

What have the pigs secretly learned to do?

• The pigs have taught themselves how to farm better than the humans.

• The pigs reveal that they have taught themselves to read and write.

• The pigs have secretly learned how to organise the other animals.

• The pigs have learned to speak human languages fluently.

Which of the following is not one of the Seven Commandments?

• Whatever goes upon four legs is an enemy.

• No animal shall kill any other animal.

• Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.

• No animal shall drink alcohol.

What happens to the milk from the cows?

• The milk is spilled during the rebellion.

• It is implied that Napoleon stole the milk.

• The milk is shared equally among all the animals.

• The milk is given to the dogs to keep them strong.