Exploring Themes in Animal Farm

What is Sugarcandy Mountain?

• The name of the lullaby that Napoleon forces the pigeons to sing his 31 piglets

• The idea of animal heaven propagated by Moses the raven

• the setting for the story that Mollie tells to the lambs

• The mountain visible on Animal Farm's horizon

What is one of the key themes introduced in Chapters 1-3 of "Animal Farm"?

• The importance of technology

• The corruption of power

• The beauty of nature

• The value of friendship

Which character in "Animal Farm" is most motivated by the desire for power in the first three chapters?

• Boxer

• Mollie

• Napoleon

• Clover

What event marks the beginning of the animals' rebellion in Chapter 2?

• The animals' meeting in the barn

• Mr. Jones forgetting to feed the animals

• The building of the windmill

• The singing of "Beasts of England"

How does Orwell use the character of Old Major to symbolize a larger concept?

• Old Major represents the working class

• Old Major symbolizes the idealistic vision of a better society

• Old Major is a symbol of technological advancement

• Old Major represents the oppressive government

What is the author's purpose in introducing the Seven Commandments in Chapter 2?

• To show the animals' lack of intelligence

• To establish a set of rules that will be manipulated

• To highlight the animals' creativity

• To demonstrate the animals' unity

Which event in Chapter 3 best illustrates the theme of inequality among the animals?

• The animals' successful harvest

• The pigs taking the milk and apples for themselves

• The animals learning to read and write

• The singing of "Beasts of England"

What motivates Boxer to work so hard on the farm?

• His desire to become a leader

• His belief in the rebellion's cause

• His fear of Napoleon

• His need for approval from the other animals

How does the author use the character of Squealer to convey a message about propaganda?

• Squealer is used to show the power of education

• Squealer represents the spread of misinformation

• Squealer is a symbol of rebellion

• Squealer demonstrates the importance of honesty

Summarize the main event of Chapter 1 in "Animal Farm."

• The animals overthrow Mr. Jones

• Old Major gives a speech about rebellion

• The pigs begin to take control

• The animals build the windmill