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Animal Farm by George Orwell

Key Terms:

Evolution – A process involving slow change over time.

Revolution – A process of sudden change. In the case of a political revolution,

it is sometimes achieved through violence.

Rebellion – An armed uprising against the state or government

Pre-Reading Discussion:

1. What aspects of our society would you change if you could? Why? How?

One thing that we could change...

How it might change... Why we might want to change it...

a)

b)

c)

d)

2. Poster walk – Examine each quote, then write down what you think it

means. Use examples.

Quote What do you know about the person who said this?

In your own words, explain the meaning of the quote.

“A revolution is an idea

that has found it’s bayonets.” – Napoleon Bonaparte

“Revolution is not an apple

that falls from a tree when it is ripe. You have to

make it fall.” – Che Guevara

“A revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past.” – Fidel Castro

“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution

inevitable.” – John F. Kennedy

“When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right.” – Victor Hugo

“Every generation needs a new revolution” – Thomas Jefferson

“Revolution occurs when

the victims cease to cooperate.” – Karl Hess

“Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime.” –

Aristotle

3. Work in a group of 4. List of the historical political revolutions that you

know about and fill out the organizer below.

Revolution (Include Where and when)

Who was involved?

What was the result?

Evaluate: Costs? Benefits? Successes?

4. What do you know about the Russian Revolution of 1917? Who was in

control of Russia prior to 1917? Who gained control afterwards?

Name: ______________________________

Revolution Image Match-Up

The following images represent different revolutions in history:

1. The Industrial Revolution (1830s

– 1880s)

2. The Digital Revolution (1970s –

2000s)

3. Chinese Cultural Revolution

(1966-1976)

4. Russian Revolution (1917-1921)

5. The Iranian Revolution (1979)

6. The French Revolution (1789)

Match each image with one of the titles above, then explain how each image

represents aspects of each revolution.

Reflection: What is common to all revolutions?

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Chapters 1-4

1. Describe Manor Farm.

2. According to Old Major, why is man the enemy?

3. List each of the seven commandments, and give an explanation for each:

Commandment Explanation/ Reason

4. Summarize Old Major’s message to the animals of animal farm.

5. In light of the maxim “all animals are equal,” discuss the significance of

the last paragraph of Chapter 3.

6. Why do you think that the animals are willing to let the pigs get all of the

milk?

7. Why do you think that the other farmers help Mr. Jones to re-take his

old farm?

8. Based on chapters 1-4, identify each of the following:

a) Setting

b) Protagonist(s)

c) Antagonist(s)

d) Conflict(s)

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Chapter 5

1. Describe how Napoleon is able to eliminate his rival.

2. How do Napoleon and Squealer begin to alter the past?

Why do they do this?

3. How do Boxer’s maxims, “Napoleon is always right,” and “I will work

harder,” help Napoleon maintain control?

4. Why do you think that Napoleon wants Snowball to become “the enemy”

of the animals? Why is this useful for him?

5. Why does Mollie leave the farm to work for men again?

6. Compare and contrast Snowball and Napoleon in terms of their

character and leadership styles.

7. Predict: What do you think that Napoleon will do, now that he has total

control over Animal Farm?

Name: _______________________


Chapter 6

1. Briefly skim and scan through Chapter 1. By Chapter 6, how has life

changed for the animals of Animal/ Manor Farm?

In what ways has life remained the same?

2. Who is Mr. Whymper, and how does Napoleon break the first

commandment when he hires him?

3. Do you think Snowball destroyed the windmill? Why or why not?

4. Why do you think that Boxer works so hard and repeats his slogans

about Napoleon so often?

Name: _______________________


Chapter 7

1. Explain the fear tactics that Napoleon uses to manipulate the other animals

into doing what he wants.

2. How does Napoleon respond to opposition?

3. What kind of leader is Napoleon? Answer: _______

a) Authoritative (leads by example, superior knowledge, and skills)

b) Authoritarian (leads by bullying, fear, and threats)

c) Manipulative (leads by cunning, “smooth-talking,” and deception)

d) Democratic (involves others in decision-making)

e) Laissez-Faire (lets others make all the decisions)

4. Explain your choice from question 3.

5. How does Squealer distort the history of Animal farm?

6. Describe the confessions of the hens and sheep. What happens, and why?

7. Which song replaces “Beasts of England?” How is this song different?

8. How does the mood of the story change after the executions?

9. In the table below, place each of the following characters from the book:

Napoleon, Squealer, Snowball, Boxer, Benjamin, and Clover.

Types of Leaders in Animal Farm

Authoritative Authoritarian

Manipulative Democratic Laissez-Faire

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Chapter 8

1. How does the “No animal shall kill any other animal” commandment change?

2. Describe the ways in which Napoleon behaves more and more like Farmer

Jones.

3. How does the belief that “Napoleon is always right” make is easier for Napoleon

to maintain control?

4. Why do the animals have such difficulty in remembering the past?

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Chapter 9

1. How does has story of the Battle of Cowshed changed by this time?

2. Why doesn’t anyone refute this story?

3. What happens to Boxer? How did you feel when you read this part of the

story?

4. Describe Squealer’s description of Boxer’s last moments? What clues indicate

that:

a) He is lying?

b) The others suspect that he is lying?

5. What roles do ceremonies and songs play in maintaining the political order in

Animal Farm?

Name: _______________________


Chapter 10

1. By chapter 10, has Napoleon achieved the perfect society? Explain.

2. Explain why each of the following is significant:

a) The pigs now look and behave exactly like humans.

b) The farm is renamed Manor Farm again.

c) “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

3. George Orwell makes an overt link between class conflict in the 20th Century

and the social struggles on Animal Farm. Finish each simile:

a) Lower animals (non-pigs) are like ____________________________________.

b) Higher animals (pigs) are like ________________________________________.

4. Explain the irony in the final part of Chapter 10.

Name: ____________________( /25)

Animal Farm Diagram/ Comprehension Test

1. Create three diagrams: one that shows the hierarchy of power and privilege

under Mr. Jones, a second that shows power relationships as imagined by Old

Major, and a third that shows power relationships under Napoleon.

a) Manor Farm before the revolution. ( /5)

b) Animal Farm as imagined by Old Major. ( /5)

c) Animal Farm under Napoleon’s tyranny. ( /5)

2. Create a plot diagram for the story of animal farm. Include each of the

following: ( /10)

a) Setting

b) Main Characters

c) Conflict

d) Rising action (5 key events)

e) Climax

f) Resolution

Name: ___________________ ( /20)

Animal Farm Reading Assessment/ Poetry Analysis

Authoritarian governments and other political movements sometimes rely on

“personality cults” (hero-worship of leaders) to reinforce values or assert

power. Analyze the following songs alongside the song “Comrade Napoleon.”

Comrade Napoleon

Sung in honour of the pig,

Napoleon, on Animal Farm.

The East is Red

(Anthem of the People’s

Republic of China during the

Cultural Revolution)

Song of General Kim

Jung Il

(Supreme Leader of North

Korea)

Friend of fatherless!

Fountain of happiness!

Lord of the swill-bucket!

Oh, how my soul is on

Fire when I gaze at thy

Calm and commanding eye,

Like the sun in the sky,

Comrade Napoleon!

Thou art the giver of

All that thy creatures love,

Full belly twice a day, clean

straw to roll upon;

Every beast great or small

Sleeps at peace in his stall,

Thou watchest over all,

Comrade Napoleon!

Had I a sucking pig,

Ere he had grown as big

Even as a pint bottle or as a

rolling pin,

He should have learned to be

Faithful and true to thee,

Yes, his first squeal should be

"Comrade Napoleon!"

The east is red, the sun rises.

From China arises Mao Zedong. He strives for the people's

happiness,

Hurrah, he is the people's great

savior!

(Repeat last two lines)

Chairman Mao loves the people.

He is our guide

to building a new China

Hurrah, lead us forward!


The Communist Party is like the

sun,

Wherever it shines, it is bright.

Wherever the Communist Party is,

Hurrah, there the people are

liberated!


Mt. Paektu reaches across

To shape our beautiful land.

Cheers resound all over the land,

Hailing our dear General.

He's the leader of the people,

Carrying forward the Sun's cause.

Long live, long live, General Kim

Jong Il.

All blossoms on this earth

Tell of his love, broad and warm.

Blue East and West Seas sing

His exploits in their song. He is the artist of great joy,

Glorifying the garden of Juche.


Jong Il.

Socialist cause he defends

With iron will and courage.

He raises national honour

Far and wide throughout the

world.

He is the champion of justice,

Standing for independence.


Jong Il.

A) Examine the lyrics from all three songs above and fill out the table below:

( /8)

Poetic Device Example

Meaning

Friend of fatherless!

(thy) Calm and commanding eye,

Like the sun in the sky,

Comrade Napoleon!

All blossoms on this earth

Tell of his love, broad and warm. Blue East and West Seas sing

His exploits in their song.

The east is red, the sun rises.

From China arises Mao Zedong.

B) Look for similarities and differences to fill out the triple venn diagram on

the next page. Identify and record at least four similarities and three

differences. ( /7)

c) In your opinion, what are the most interesting similarities among these

three songs? Explain. ( /5)

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Comrade Napoleon

The East is RedSong of General KimJung Il

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Animal Farm: Written Test ( /50)

1. Describe the steps that Napoleon takes to assert his control over Animal

Farm. Ultimately, is he successful? Why or why not? ( /25)

Planning: ( /5)

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2. To what extent is Animal Farm an imaginary fable, and to what extent is

it a “true story”? Explain, using examples from history, from current

events, and from the story itself. ( /25)

Planning: ( /5)

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