Animal Farm Context Quiz

What event in history is 'Animal Farm' based on?

• World War I

• World War II

• French Revolution

• Russian Revolution

Answer explanation

It was based on the Russian revolution which occured in 1917, during WWI

Where is the novel set?

• A theme park

• A backyard

• A farm

• A city

What is the genre of the novel?

• Fantasy

• Romance

• Satire

• Horror

Answer explanation

Satire means using humour to make fun of or criticise someone/something.

Satires are normally created about current events or issues.

Which political system did Karl Marx "give birth" to?

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Communism

• None - he was a doctor

Which character in Animal Farm is meant to represent Karl Marx?

• Mr Jones

• Old Major

• Snowball

• Napoleon

What is the name of the day in Russian history where Tsar Nicholas killed many people who were striking/protesting against him?

• Christmas

• Bloody Sunday

• The Revolution

• March 31st

Who was Mr Jones, the farmer who got overthrown, meant to represent?

• Tsar Nicholas II

• No one - it's a fake story

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

What type of animal is used to represent Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky and Vladimir Lenin?

• Horses

• Cats

• Ravens

• Pigs

Which person in history is the pig Napoleon (the second animal leader) meant to represent?

• Leon Trotsky

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Karl Marx

What year was Tsar Nicholas II overthrown?

• 1890

• 1900

• 1901

• 1917