Chapter 3: milk and apples | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is the name of the pig in 'Animal Farm' who seeks to persuade the other animals that the pigs alone are entitled to the milk and apples?

Answer explanation

Squealer is a very persuasive character on the farm.

In 'Animal Farm', 'Four legs good, two legs bad' is an example of...

• a maxim.

• an anecdote.

• an allegory.

• a commandment.

• an allusion.

Answer explanation

'Four legs good, two legs bad' is an example of a maxim.

Why does the character of Mollie from 'Animal Farm' represent the bourgeoisie?

• She is vain, materialistic and reluctant to work.

• She is hard-working, diligent and reliable.

• She is unbothered by the revolution.

• She thinks 'Animalism' doesn't go far enough.

Answer explanation

She is vain, materialistic and reluctant to work.

In 'Animal Farm', which of the below are reasons given by Squealer as to why the pigs should be given the milk and apples?

• Jones will return if they don't.

• The pigs are 'brainworkers'.

• They don't actually even like milk and apples.

• The pigs invented 'Animalism' so should be given extra rations.

• Pigs have larger appetites than other animals.

Answer explanation

Squealer argues that if they don't receive the milk and apples Jones will return. He also argues that they don't even like them and that they are necessary as the pigs are 'brainworkers'.

Which of the below best describes how the pigs are behaving after the revolution in 'Animal Farm'?

• The pigs are incrementally gaining more power by manipulating the other animals.

• The pigs are seizing power quickly.

• The pigs are selflessly putting others first in their running of the farm.

• Although in charge, the pigs are ruling fairly in the interests of all.

Answer explanation

The pigs are incrementally gaining more power by manipulating the other animals.