Context Questions

INSTRUCTIONS:

Animal Farm- George Orwell

Read the following quotes taken from the novella and answer the questions which follow.

1) “It had been agreed that they should all meet in the big barn as soon as Mr.Jones
was out of the way.” (pg. 13)

a) Who had called the meeting?

(1marks)__________________________________________________________
b) Why are the animals meeting?
(3mark)___________________________________________________________
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c) What is the name of the farm that “the big barn” is located on?
(1marks)__________________________________________________________

2) “Comrades, you have heard already about the strange dream that I had last
night…Now, comrades, what is the nature of this life of ours? Let us face it: our
lives are miserable, laborious, and short.” ( page 15)
a) Who is the speaker? (1 mark)____________________________________
b) Who is the speaker addressing? (1 mark)______________________________
c) What are some of the human actions that contributed to the ‘comrades’ lives
being miserable, laborious, and short? (4
marks)_________________________________________________________
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3) “Four legs good, two legs bad” (page 50)
a) Which animal said these lines the most?
(1mark)________________________________________________________

4) “Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back?” ( page 56)

a) Who was always saying this line?
(1mark)________________________________________________________
b) Why did this speaker always use this line?
(2marks)_______________________________________________________
Answer key

1) A- old major B- To discuss the dream that Old major had and to plan a rebellion against Mr.
Jones. C- Manor Farm
2) A- Old Major B- the animals C- starvation, long work hours, murder of animals
3) The sheep
4) A- Squealer B- to manipulate the animals into working without complaining or getting good
care and food.