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Name: _______________________
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Key Terms:
Evolution – A process involving slow change over time.
Revolution – A process of sudden change. In the case of a political revolution,
it is sometimes achieved through violence.
Rebellion – An armed uprising against the state or government
Pre-Reading Discussion:
1. What aspects of our society would you change if you could? Why? How?
One thing that we could change...
How it might change... Why we might want to change it...
a)
b)
c)
d)
2. Poster walk – Examine each quote, then write down what you think it
means. Use examples.
Quote What do you know about the person who said this?
In your own words, explain the meaning of the quote.
“A revolution is an idea
that has found it’s bayonets.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
“Revolution is not an apple
that falls from a tree when it is ripe. You have to
make it fall.” – Che Guevara
“A revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past.” – Fidel Castro
“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution
inevitable.” – John F. Kennedy
“When dictatorship is a fact, revolution becomes a right.” – Victor Hugo
“Every generation needs a new revolution” – Thomas Jefferson
“Revolution occurs when
the victims cease to cooperate.” – Karl Hess
“Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime.” –
Aristotle
3. Work in a group of 4. List of the historical political revolutions that you
know about and fill out the organizer below.
Revolution (Include Where and when)
Who was involved?
What was the result?
Evaluate: Costs? Benefits? Successes?
4. What do you know about the Russian Revolution of 1917? Who was in
control of Russia prior to 1917? Who gained control afterwards?
Name: ______________________________
Revolution Image Match-Up
The following images represent different revolutions in history:
1. The Industrial Revolution (1830s
– 1880s)
2. The Digital Revolution (1970s –
2000s)
3. Chinese Cultural Revolution
(1966-1976)
4. Russian Revolution (1917-1921)
5. The Iranian Revolution (1979)
6. The French Revolution (1789)
Match each image with one of the titles above, then explain how each image
represents aspects of each revolution.
Reflection: What is common to all revolutions?
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Name: _______________________
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Chapters 1-4
1. Describe Manor Farm.
2. According to Old Major, why is man the enemy?
3. List each of the seven commandments, and give an explanation for each:
Commandment Explanation/ Reason
4. Summarize Old Major’s message to the animals of animal farm.
5. In light of the maxim “all animals are equal,” discuss the significance of
the last paragraph of Chapter 3.
6. Why do you think that the animals are willing to let the pigs get all of the
milk?
7. Why do you think that the other farmers help Mr. Jones to re-take his
old farm?
8. Based on chapters 1-4, identify each of the following:
a) Setting
b) Protagonist(s)
c) Antagonist(s)
d) Conflict(s)
Name: _______________________
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Chapter 5
1. Describe how Napoleon is able to eliminate his rival.
2. How do Napoleon and Squealer begin to alter the past?
Why do they do this?
3. How do Boxer’s maxims, “Napoleon is always right,” and “I will work
harder,” help Napoleon maintain control?
4. Why do you think that Napoleon wants Snowball to become “the enemy”
of the animals? Why is this useful for him?
5. Why does Mollie leave the farm to work for men again?
6. Compare and contrast Snowball and Napoleon in terms of their
character and leadership styles.
7. Predict: What do you think that Napoleon will do, now that he has total
control over Animal Farm?
Name: _______________________
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Chapter 6
1. Briefly skim and scan through Chapter 1. By Chapter 6, how has life
changed for the animals of Animal/ Manor Farm?
In what ways has life remained the same?
2. Who is Mr. Whymper, and how does Napoleon break the first
commandment when he hires him?
3. Do you think Snowball destroyed the windmill? Why or why not?
4. Why do you think that Boxer works so hard and repeats his slogans
about Napoleon so often?
Name: _______________________
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Chapter 7
1. Explain the fear tactics that Napoleon uses to manipulate the other animals
into doing what he wants.
2. How does Napoleon respond to opposition?
3. What kind of leader is Napoleon? Answer: _______
a) Authoritative (leads by example, superior knowledge, and skills)
b) Authoritarian (leads by bullying, fear, and threats)
c) Manipulative (leads by cunning, “smooth-talking,” and deception)
d) Democratic (involves others in decision-making)
e) Laissez-Faire (lets others make all the decisions)
4. Explain your choice from question 3.
5. How does Squealer distort the history of Animal farm?
6. Describe the confessions of the hens and sheep. What happens, and why?
7. Which song replaces “Beasts of England?” How is this song different?
8. How does the mood of the story change after the executions?
9. In the table below, place each of the following characters from the book:
Napoleon, Squealer, Snowball, Boxer, Benjamin, and Clover.
Types of Leaders in Animal Farm
Authoritative Authoritarian
Manipulative Democratic Laissez-Faire
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Animal Farm by George Orwell
Chapter 8
1. How does the “No animal shall kill any other animal” commandment change?
2. Describe the ways in which Napoleon behaves more and more like Farmer
Jones.
3. How does the belief that “Napoleon is always right” make is easier for Napoleon
to maintain control?
4. Why do the animals have such difficulty in remembering the past?
Name: _______________________
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Chapter 9
1. How does has story of the Battle of Cowshed changed by this time?
2. Why doesn’t anyone refute this story?
3. What happens to Boxer? How did you feel when you read this part of the
story?
4. Describe Squealer’s description of Boxer’s last moments? What clues indicate
that:
a) He is lying?
b) The others suspect that he is lying?
5. What roles do ceremonies and songs play in maintaining the political order in
Animal Farm?
Name: _______________________
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Chapter 10
1. By chapter 10, has Napoleon achieved the perfect society? Explain.
2. Explain why each of the following is significant:
a) The pigs now look and behave exactly like humans.
b) The farm is renamed Manor Farm again.
c) “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
3. George Orwell makes an overt link between class conflict in the 20th Century
and the social struggles on Animal Farm. Finish each simile:
a) Lower animals (non-pigs) are like ____________________________________.
b) Higher animals (pigs) are like ________________________________________.
4. Explain the irony in the final part of Chapter 10.
Name: ____________________( /25)
Animal Farm Diagram/ Comprehension Test
1. Create three diagrams: one that shows the hierarchy of power and privilege
under Mr. Jones, a second that shows power relationships as imagined by Old
Major, and a third that shows power relationships under Napoleon.
a) Manor Farm before the revolution. ( /5)
b) Animal Farm as imagined by Old Major. ( /5)
c) Animal Farm under Napoleon’s tyranny. ( /5)
2. Create a plot diagram for the story of animal farm. Include each of the
following: ( /10)
a) Setting
b) Main Characters
c) Conflict
d) Rising action (5 key events)
e) Climax
f) Resolution
Name: ___________________ ( /20)
Animal Farm Reading Assessment/ Poetry Analysis
Authoritarian governments and other political movements sometimes rely on
“personality cults” (hero-worship of leaders) to reinforce values or assert
power. Analyze the following songs alongside the song “Comrade Napoleon.”
Comrade Napoleon
Sung in honour of the pig,
Napoleon, on Animal Farm.
The East is Red
(Anthem of the People’s
Republic of China during the
Cultural Revolution)
Song of General Kim
Jung Il
(Supreme Leader of North
Korea)
Friend of fatherless!
Fountain of happiness!
Lord of the swill-bucket!
Oh, how my soul is on
Fire when I gaze at thy
Calm and commanding eye,
Like the sun in the sky,
Comrade Napoleon!
Thou art the giver of
All that thy creatures love,
Full belly twice a day, clean
straw to roll upon;
Every beast great or small
Sleeps at peace in his stall,
Thou watchest over all,
Comrade Napoleon!
Had I a sucking pig,
Ere he had grown as big
Even as a pint bottle or as a
rolling pin,
He should have learned to be
Faithful and true to thee,
Yes, his first squeal should be
"Comrade Napoleon!"
The east is red, the sun rises.
From China arises Mao Zedong. He strives for the people's
happiness,
Hurrah, he is the people's great
savior!
(Repeat last two lines)
Chairman Mao loves the people.
He is our guide
to building a new China
Hurrah, lead us forward!
(Repeat last two lines)
The Communist Party is like the
sun,
Wherever it shines, it is bright.
Wherever the Communist Party is,
Hurrah, there the people are
liberated!
(Repeat last two lines)
Mt. Paektu reaches across
To shape our beautiful land.
Cheers resound all over the land,
Hailing our dear General.
He's the leader of the people,
Carrying forward the Sun's cause.
Long live, long live, General Kim
Jong Il.
All blossoms on this earth
Tell of his love, broad and warm.
Blue East and West Seas sing
His exploits in their song. He is the artist of great joy,
Glorifying the garden of Juche.
Long live, long live, General Kim
Jong Il.
Socialist cause he defends
With iron will and courage.
He raises national honour
Far and wide throughout the
world.
He is the champion of justice,
Standing for independence.
Long live, long live, General Kim
Jong Il.
A) Examine the lyrics from all three songs above and fill out the table below:
( /8)
Poetic Device Example
Meaning
Friend of fatherless!
(thy) Calm and commanding eye,
Like the sun in the sky,
Comrade Napoleon!
All blossoms on this earth
Tell of his love, broad and warm. Blue East and West Seas sing
His exploits in their song.
The east is red, the sun rises.
From China arises Mao Zedong.
B) Look for similarities and differences to fill out the triple venn diagram on
the next page. Identify and record at least four similarities and three
differences. ( /7)
c) In your opinion, what are the most interesting similarities among these
three songs? Explain. ( /5)
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Comrade Napoleon
The East is RedSong of General KimJung Il
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Animal Farm: Written Test ( /50)
1. Describe the steps that Napoleon takes to assert his control over Animal
Farm. Ultimately, is he successful? Why or why not? ( /25)
Planning: ( /5)
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2. To what extent is Animal Farm an imaginary fable, and to what extent is
it a “true story”? Explain, using examples from history, from current
events, and from the story itself. ( /25)
Planning: ( /5)
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