Allegory of the Russian Revolution, characters, the commandments, and themes of power and propaganda.
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- Who is the author of Animal Farm?
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George Orwell
- What real historical event does the farm's rebellion represent?
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The Russian Revolution of 1917
- Which pig becomes the farm's dictator after the rebellion?
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Napoleon
- Who is Snowball in the novel?
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A pig and co-leader who is eventually exiled by Napoleon
- What is Squealer's primary role on the farm?
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To spread propaganda and manipulate the other animals through lies
- How many commandments do the animals establish after the rebellion?
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Seven
- What is the first of the Seven Commandments?
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Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy
- What is the second of the Seven Commandments?
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Whatever goes upon four legs or has wings is a friend
- Who does Boxer the horse represent in the novel?
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The loyal, hardworking members of the working class
- What is Boxer's famous personal motto?
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I will work harder
- What historical figure does Napoleon represent?
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Joseph Stalin
- What historical figure does Snowball represent?
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Leon Trotsky
- What do the dogs on the farm represent?
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The secret police and military forces used to enforce the dictator's rule
- What does Old Major represent in the novel?
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The ideals of communism and revolution, inspired by Marx and Lenin
- Why do the animals initially trust Napoleon?
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He was Snowball's co-leader in the rebellion against Mr. Jones