Animal Farm Background & Context #1

What is 'Animal Farm' primarily an allegory of?

• World War II

• The American Civil War

• The French Revolution

• The Russian Revolution and its aftermath

Why was 'Animal Farm' initially placed in the children's section of bookstores?

• It was illustrated

• It was a short story

• Publishers did not realize it was satire

• It featured talking animals

What literary technique is 'Animal Farm' known for using?

• Fantasy

• Romance

• Satire

• Horror

Who does the character Napoleon in 'Animal Farm' represent?

• Joseph Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Karl Marx

What was the outcome of the Russian Revolution as depicted in 'Animal Farm'?

• The end of all wars

• The rise of Stalin's dictatorship

• The establishment of democracy

• The liberation of all animals

Who was driven into exile, paralleling the character Snowball in 'Animal Farm'?

• Nicholas II

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

What does George Orwell suggest is necessary for a revolution to truly improve society?

• Technological advancement

• Masses being alert and ready to change leaders

• Agricultural development

• Strong leadership