Starter quiz
- Match the animal's name from 'Animal Farm' to the correct description.
- Napoleon⇔A fierce and threatening boar. ✓
- Snowball⇔Intelligent pig who is also a brave fighter. ✓
- Boxer⇔Loyal horse known for his motto, "I must work harder". ✓
- Clover⇔A devoted female horse who supports Boxer and the cause. ✓
- Squealer⇔A clever and persuasive pig. ✓
- Mollie⇔A white mare who loves luxury and eventually leaves the farm. ✓
- In 'Animal Farm' what was the original goal of the animal's rebellion?
- To gain more human allies.
- To seize the farm and gain equality. ✓
- To negotiate better working conditions.
- To create a monarchy with Mr. Jones as king.
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- In 'Animal Farm', what commandment do the pigs first doctor?
- No animal shall drink alcohol.
- All animals are equal.
- No animal shall sleep in a bed. ✓
- No animal shall kill another animal.
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- Complete the maxim that is created for less intelligent animals in 'Animal Farm' to remember the principles of Animalism? "Four legs good, ..."
- 'two legs bad' ✓
- In 'Animal Farm' what reasons does Squealer give as to why the pigs need the milk and apples?
- To preserve their health. ✓
- Scientific evidence. ✓
- It's good for the pigs' brains. ✓
- The pigs find them delicious.
- The pigs are selfish.
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- In 'Animal Farm', what verb is used to describe Snowball, when moving towards Mr. Jones, in 'the battle of the cowshed'?
- Sprinted
- Dashed ✓
- Tiptoed
- Dragged
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Exit quiz
- What definition best matches the term "culture of fear"?
- A society where individuals are encouraged to express their opinions openly.
- A community in which there's an absence of fear, characterised by trust.
- A society where people are controlled through intimidation and threat. ✓
- A culture that promotes harmony and cooperation among its members.
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- In Chapter 7 of 'Animal Farm', what was the primary challenge faced by the animals at the beginning?
- A shortage of hay.
- The need for better shelter.
- Rebuilding the windmill. ✓
- A lack of clean water.
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- In Chapter 7 of 'Animal Farm', who or what provided the most inspiration to the other animals during the difficult winter?
- Squealer's excellent speeches.
- Clover and Boxer's dedication. ✓
- The threat of violence from the dogs.
- Napoleon's presence.
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- At the end of Chapter 7 in 'Animal Farm', what is abolished?
- singing 'Beasts of England' ✓
- eating apples
- protesting
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- What event occurs in 'Animal Farm' that reflects a disturbing parallel between the animals' society and the practices of totalitarian leaders like Stalin during the 'Great Terror'?
- The successful completion of the windmill.
- The prohibition of Beats of England.
- The expulsion of Snowball.
- The confessions and executions of animals. ✓
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- "In January food fell short." What sentence type is this and what is the effect?
- An interrogative forcing the reader to ask why there is no food.
- A declarative creating a serious tone to reflect the scarcity of the situation. ✓
- An imperative instructing the reader as to how the animals have no food.
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Key learning points
- The animals are beginning to run out of food on the farm
- The hens are punished for refusing to give up their eggs
- The pigs run show trials which represent Stalin’s period of ‘Great Terror'
- The show trials act as a way of cultivating a culture of fear to keep the animals under control
- Napoleon’s totalitarian regime is fully realised and the revolution is not as promised
Common misconception
That Snowball really is responsible for the windmill collapsing and other events on the farm.
Explore the question, how do you know if propaganda is working effectively? When there is unwavering belief in its messages.
Keywords
Culture of fear - A culture of fear is a social environment where people are constantly scared or intimidated, often by those in power.
Totalitarianism - Totalitarianism is a form of government where an individual or small group have absolute control and power.
Publicised - If something is publicised it is made available for all to access.
Consolidate - To consolidate is to make something more certain and stronger.
Predetermined - If something is predetermined, it has already been agreed upon or decided.
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