Old Major's Philosophy and Animalism

The video tutorial covers the main events of Chapter 1 in 'Animal Farm', introducing key characters and their traits. Old Major, a respected pig, shares his dream of a utopian future without humans, inspiring the animals. The chapter sets the foundation for the principles of Animalism, mirroring communism, and highlights the vision of a perfect society. This chapter is crucial as it introduces the main characters, establishes the philosophy of Animalism, and presents a utopian vision against which the rest of the novel is measured.

Who is the farmer in 'Animal Farm'?

• Napoleon

• Snowball

• Mr. Jones

• Old Major

Which animal is described as enormous but careful?

• Benjamin

• Boxer

• Molly

• Clover

What does Old Major dream about?

• A world ruled by humans

• A new barn

• A perfect world without humans

• A farm with more food

What is the term Old Major uses to describe all animals?

• Friends

• Comrades

• Partners

• Allies

What does Old Major say about the life of an animal?

• It is misery and slavery

• It is adventurous

• It is peaceful

• It is full of joy

What happens when the animals cheer loudly?

• They start a fight

• They run away

• They fall asleep

• They wake up Mr. Jones

What philosophy is Animalism based on?

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Communism

What does Old Major's speech establish?

• The duties of each animal

• The hierarchy of animals

• The principles of Animalism

• The rules of the farm

What is a utopia according to the text?

• A farm with no rules

• A place of misery

• A perfect society

• A chaotic world

Why is the first chapter important?

• It lists the farm rules

• It describes the farm layout

• It explains the history of the farm

• It introduces the main characters