Starter quiz
- In 'Animal Farm' the fifth commandment, "no animal shall drink alcohol", is changed. How is it changed and why?
- "without cause" was added so the pigs could use it as medicine.
- "ever" was added because none of the pigs wanted to be like men.
- "to excess" was added so the pigs could drink alcohol. ✓
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- In 'Animal Farm', what was the name of the pig that tested Napoloen's food?
- 'Minimus' ✓
- In 'Animal Farm', what did the pigs buy after they sold Boxer to the 'knacker'?
- land
- beer
- sugar
- whisky ✓
- weapons
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- Complete the quote from 'Animal Farm'. "It is for your sake that we ..."
- eat sugar and drink milk.
- drink that milk and eat those apples. ✓
- take the apples and milk away.
- drink whisky.
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- In 'Animal Farm', what reason does Squealer give for the pigs drinking milk and eating apples?
- The pigs have always enjoyed luxurious privileges due to their intelligence.
- The pigs need the nutrients to stay healthy and lead the farm. ✓
- A temporary measure to sustain the pigs' strength during challenging times.
- The pigs are entitled to special treatment as they are the natural leaders.
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- In 'Animal Farm', what is Mollie worried about losing after the rebellion?
- ribbons and sugar ✓
- sugar and apples
- bows and ribbons
- apples and ribbons
- sugar and milk
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Exit quiz
- What word beginning with 'g' means over indulgence and excessive greed?
- 'gluttony' ✓
- Arguably, the apples in 'Animal Farm' symbolise what?
- power and control
- temptation and deception ✓
- equality and unity
- wisdom and knowledge
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- In 'Animal Farm' what is considered the turning point in the novella?
- The pigs selling Boxer for whisky.
- The animals being starved of food.
- The pigs refusing to eat sugar.
- The pigs taking the milk and apples. ✓
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- In 'Animal Farm', what "special gift" is given to every animal after the 'Battle of the Windmill'?
- sugar
- corn
- apples ✓
- whisky
- mangels
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- In 'Animal Farm', what word beginning with 'h' would describe Napoleon's eating of sugar after berating Mollie for the same thing?
- 'Hypocrisy' ✓
- Complete this quote from 'Animal Farm'. It comes from Old Major's speech: "Man is the only creature who ...
- labours without rest."
- craves freedom."
- consumes without producing." ✓
- understands the true nature of equality."
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Key learning points
- The pigs prioritise their personal greed over the values outlined by Old Major.
- The apple could represent the parable of Adam and Eve and the fall from grace.
- Food symbolises more than just greed, it symbolises hypocrisy.
- The food the pigs take builds from the basics to luxuries, such as whisky.
- Tracing motifs is an effective way to develop your essays.
Common misconception
Mollie is the only character interested in sugar as a luxury.
Napoleon orders sugar for his table and his consumption alone. What does this tell us about the hypocrisy of the pigs?
Keywords
Gluttony - over indulgence and excessive greed
Berate - to tell someone off or criticise them
Parable - a simple story used to convey a moral message or religious principle
Hypocrisy - to behave in a way that is different or the opposite to the beliefs that are presented
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