Historical Parallels in Animal Farm

The video discusses the events in Chapter 5 of a story where Molly disappears from the farm, leading to a power struggle between Snowball and Napoleon. Snowball wants to improve the farm, while Napoleon focuses on security and control. Napoleon eventually drives Snowball away, seizing power. The narrative draws parallels to Soviet Russia, with Napoleon likened to Stalin and Snowball to Trotsky. Benjamin, a passive character, remains uninvolved, highlighting the futility of cynicism.

What happens to Molly after she shirks her duties?

• She disappears and is never seen again.

• She is promoted to a higher position.

• She is punished by the other animals.

• She becomes the leader of the farm.

What is the main point of contention between Snowball and Napoleon?

• The name of the farm.

• The type of food to grow.

• The construction of a windmill.

• The color of the barn.

How does Napoleon deal with Snowball?

• He ignores him completely.

• He promotes him to a higher position.

• He drives him away using dogs.

• He negotiates a peace treaty.

What does Napoleon claim about the windmill after Snowball is gone?

• It was a mistake to consider it.

• It should be abandoned.

• It is a waste of resources.

• It was his idea all along.

Molly's disappearance is symbolic of what historical event?

• The frequent disappearances in Soviet Russia.

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

• The Russian Revolution.

• The fall of the Berlin Wall.

How does Napoleon's rise to power parallel historical events?

• He follows the path of Gandhi.

• He becomes a democratic leader.

• He imitates the leadership style of Churchill.

• He mirrors Stalin's rise to dictatorship.

Who does Old Major represent in the historical context?

• Winston Churchill

• Vladimir Lenin

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which historical figure does Napoleon resemble?

• Mao Zedong

• Josef Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

• Adolf Hitler

Who is Snowball compared to in the historical context?

• Leon Trotsky

• Winston Churchill

• Josef Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

What is Benjamin's role during the events on the farm?

• He becomes the new leader of the farm.

• He leads a rebellion against Napoleon.

• He remains passive and does not vote.

• He actively supports Napoleon.