Animal Farm – Chapters 1-2: Seeds of Revolution



Animal Farm – Chapters 1-2: Seeds of Revolution

In your groups, work through the following tasks:

1. Ensure that each member of the group is familiar with the plot thus far.

2. Complete the Chapter questions and vocabulary. EVERY member needs a copy of the answers.

3. Most answers will have direct evidence from the story. Try to note the pages of this evidence. Questions marked with and asterisk (*) will require some discussion from your group in addition to simple fact finding.

Remember, these are your notes for the book. Any quiz or test questions will be based on a general understanding of the plot and characters, and anything that is presented in these handouts and worksheets.

1. a. What kinds of animals are the following characters:

Old Major, Napoleon, Snowball, Squealer, Boxer, Clover, Mollie, Moses, Benjamin, Jones (1-2)

b. What other animals occupy the farm?

2. In chapter one, according to Old Major, what is the nature of the animals’ existence? What is the source of their suffering?(1)

3. How does the major appeal to the animals? How does he propose to resolve the plight of the animals?(1)

4. According to Old Major, in what way should the animals not resemble humans?(1)

5. What is the effect of the song “Beasts of England” upon the animals? Name three symbols of oppression found in the song.(1)

6. What is Animalism? (2)*

7. What could Moses be talking about when he mentions Sugar Candy Mountain? (2)

8. What kind of a leader is Mr. Jones? (2)*

9. What sparks the rebellion? (2)

10. Upon touring the house, what do the animals agree? (2)

11. How do the pigs distinguish themselves from the other animals? (2)

12. Earmark the page with the Seven Commandments of Animalism. See me for a sticky note.

13. What do you think happens with the milk at the end of chapter 2? Is this foreshadowing? If so, of what?*

14. What parallels can be drawn between people and events in Russia in the early 20th century, and what has happened in the book so far.

Vocabulary

Define each word and write a sentence that correctly uses that word.

Benevolent; Vivacious; Cynical; Enmity; Apathy; Expound; Laborious; Accord

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Finished?

For the unit, you will focus on the characters of Snowball and Napoleon as leaders. Create a T-chart that documents each characters’ traits. Include quotes (and page numbers) in your documentation.

THIS IS AN ONGOING ASSIGNMENT FOR THE UNIT

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