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Animal Farm by George Orwell

Animal Farm by George Orwell is a political allegory that uses a group of farm animals to satirize the events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent Soviet Union. The story begins with the animals on Mr. Jones's farm rebelling against their human owner and establishing their own society, only to see it deteriorate into a dictatorship.

Characters:

• Napoleon: A pig who becomes the leader of Animal Farm after the rebellion.
• Snowball: Another pig who is initially a leader alongside Napoleon but is later ousted.
• Boxer: A hardworking horse who represents the working class.
• Squealer: A pig who acts as Napoleon's propagandist.
• Old Major: An elderly pig whose dream of a farm free from human oppression inspires the rebellion.
• Benjamin: A cynical donkey who is skeptical of the rebellion.

Plot Summary:

1. Rebellion: The animals overthrow Mr. Jones and take over the farm.
2. Establishment of Animalism: The pigs, led by Napoleon and Snowball, create a set of commandments to govern the farm.
3. Corruption and Betrayal: As Napoleon consolidates power, the principles of Animalism are gradually corrupted, and the pigs become indistinguishable from the humans they replaced.
4. Dystopia: The farm ends up in a worse state than before, with the pigs living comfortably and the other animals suffering.

Themes:

• Power and Corruption: The novel explores how those in power can become corrupt and oppressive.
• Class Struggle: It highlights the exploitation of the working class.
• Propaganda: The use of propaganda to control and manipulate the masses is a central theme.

Quiz - Test Yourself

1. In *Animal Farm*, Orwell criticizes primarily which world leader?

Correct Answer: D. Joseph Stalin

2. Orwell completed *Animal Farm* during what international conflict?

Correct Answer: A. World War II

3. *Animal Farm* is best described as a cautionary tale against:

Correct Answer: C. Totalitarianism

4. *Animal Farm* fits all of the following genres except:

Correct Answer: B. Farce

5. In what armed conflict did Orwell participate voluntarily?

Correct Answer: A. The Spanish Civil War

6. Orwell played all of the following roles during World War II except:

Correct Answer: C. Secret police agent

7. Which of the following is true of Orwell?

Correct Answer: D. He died before the age of 50

study worksheet

 

Multiple activities are available for this novel, including:

• 34 multiple-choice questions
• 3 critical thinking questions
• A student report on their understanding of the novel
• A crossword puzzle about the novel's characters
• An answer key

 

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