Starter quiz

  • What first instigates the animals' rebellion against Mr. Jones in 'Animal Farm'?
    • The Battle of Cowshed
    • The pigs' takeover of the farmhouse
    • Old Major's inspirational speech  ✓
    • The destruction of the windmill
  • In 'Animal Farm', what role does Boxer, the horse, play in the development of the story?
    • He becomes the main antagonist.
    • He leads the rebellion.
    • He serves as the primary narrator.
    • He represents the working classes.  ✓
  • In 'Animal Farm', what is the ultimate fate of Old Major?
    • He dies before witnessing the rebellion.  ✓
    • He is overthrown by the other animals.
    • He becomes the farm's leader.
    • He escapes to another farm.
  • How does Orwell use the farmhouse in 'Animal Farm' as a symbol?
    • It represents equality among the animals.
    • It symbolises the pigs' descent into corruption.  ✓
    • It is a sanctuary for the animals.
    • It serves as a monument to Mr. Jones.
  • 'Animal Farm' can be considered dystopian because it...
    • Depicts a society under totalitarian rule based on fear and oppression.  ✓
    • Depicts an idealistic society based on equality.
    • Depicts a realistic representation of the Russian Revolution.
  • What word beginning with 'O' describes a narrator who knows and sees everything?
    • 'omniscient' ✓
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