Animal Farm: Key Events and Themes

In Chapter 4 of Animal Farm, news of the rebellion spreads, causing concern among neighboring farmers. Despite initial skepticism, rumors of the animals' success lead to fear and rebelliousness among other animals. The humans attempt to retake the farm, resulting in the Battle of the Cowshed, where the animals successfully defend their territory. The chapter concludes with a celebration of their victory and the establishment of military honors.

What was the primary task of the pigeons sent out by Snowball and Napoleon?

• To spread the news of the rebellion

• To find new leaders for Animal Farm

• To gather food from neighboring farms

• To spy on Mr. Jones

How did Mr. Jones spend most of his time after losing his farm?

• Working on a new farm

• Complaining at the Red Lion

• Planning a counter-attack

• Writing a book about his experiences

What was the condition of Foxwood farm?

• Rich in resources

• Neglected and overgrown

• Well-maintained and modern

• Small and efficient

What was the relationship between the owners of Foxwood and Pinchfield?

• They were close friends

• They were business partners

• They were family members

• They disliked each other

How did the neighboring farmers initially react to the rebellion on Animal Farm?

• They supported it

• They joined it

• They laughed at it

• They ignored it

What false stories did Frederick and Pilkington spread about Animal Farm?

• The animals were thriving

• The animals practiced cannibalism

• The farm was expanding

• The animals were building a new barn

What was the significance of the song 'Beasts of England'?

• It was a lullaby

• It was a song of celebration

• It was a prophecy of doom

• It was a call to arms

What did Snowball study to prepare for the human attack?

• The art of war by Sun Tzu

• A book on farming

• Julius Caesar's campaigns

• Military strategies of Napoleon

What was the first line of defense against the humans?

• The horses

• The pigeons

• The cows

• The pigs

How did the animals finally defeat the humans?

• By ambushing them in the yard

• By negotiating a truce

• By using advanced weapons

• By outnumbering them