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Animal Farm Chapter 2 - Study Guide

Short Answer

1. What happens to Old Major three days after his speech?

2. Why are the pigs chosen for teaching and organizing the animals for the Rebellion?

3. Which three pigs are the three main leaders?

4. What is Squealer’s main strength?

5. What two things is Mollie most worried about losing after the Rebellion?

6. Describe Sugarcandy Mountain.

7. Who are the most faithful followers of the pigs (what type of animal are they and what are their names)?

8. What drives the animals to rebel against Mr. Jones and his men?

9. List 5 things that were thrown on the fire after Mr. Jones is gone.

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10. What is the name “Manor Farm” changed to?

11. What are the Seven Commandments?

12. What most likely happened to the milk?

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Animal Farm Chapter 2 - Study Guide

Answer Section

SHORT ANSWER

1. ANS:

He dies peacefully in his sleep.

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2. ANS:

They are generally recognized as being the cleverest of the animals.

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3. ANS:

Napoleon, Snowball and Squealer

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4. ANS:

He was a brilliant talker and very persuasive. He could turn black into white.

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5. ANS:

Sugar and Ribbons

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6. ANS:

According to Moses it was the place which all animals went when they die. It was situated somewhere up in

the sky and it was Sunday seven days a week. Clover was in season all yer round and lump sugar and linseed

cake grew on the hedges.

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7. ANS:

Two cart-horses, Boxer and Clover

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8. ANS:

Mr. Jones doesn’t feed them and they revolt because they are hungry.

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9. ANS:

Possible answers: reins, halters, blinkers, nosebags, whips, ribbons, straw hat

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10. ANS:

Animal Farm

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11. ANS:

1. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.

2. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings is a friend.

3. No animal shall wear clothes.

4. No animal shall sleep in a bed.

5. No animal shall drink alcohol.

6. No animal shall kill any other animal.

7. All animals are equal.

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12. ANS:

Napoleon drank it.

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