Animal Farm Chapter 1 + 2

 Animal Farm Chapter 1 & 2

1.      List the animals that enter the barn for Old Major’s speech.

2.      If we were to connect each type of animal to a different kind of person in society, what kind of personalities do you think Orwell is describing? Describe the kinds of people represented by the following animals from Chapter 1:

a.      Boxer

b.      Pigs

c.       Mollie

d.      The Cat

e.      The Rats

3.      At one point in Chapter 2, Moses describes Sugarcandy Mountain as a place where animals may go when they die. Since this book is an allegory – what is the true story Orwell may be referring to with the character “Moses” and his stories of Sugarcandy Mountain?

4.      What do the animals with Mr. Jones’ farming equipment and tools immediately after the rebellion? How might this change the way animals take care of the farm after Mr. Jones is gone?

5.      What do you suppose happened to the milk at the end of chapter 2? How does this break the rules suggested by Old Major’s speech in chapter 1?

6.      Why are the animals so eager to do a big, successful harvest at the end of chapter 2?