Animal Farm: Context (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was Animal Farm written?
In what year was Animal Farm written?
1945
What historical event is Animal Farm an allegory for?
What historical event is Animal Farm an allegory for?
Russian Revolution of 1917
What was George Orwell's political stance?
What was George Orwell's political stance?
Socialist
What type of regimes was Orwell a critic of?
What type of regimes was Orwell a critic of?
Totalitarian regimes
Why did Orwell write Animal Farm?
Why did Orwell write Animal Farm?
To expose dangers of power & corruption
What methods does Napoleon use to consolidate his power?
What methods does Napoleon use to consolidate his power?
Manipulation, propaganda & violence
Which social class do the pigs represent in the allegory?
Which social class do the pigs represent in the allegory?
Ruling class
Which social class do the other animals (not pigs) represent?
Which social class do the other animals (not pigs) represent?
Working class
What happens to the pigs by the end of the story?
What happens to the pigs by the end of the story?
They become like the tyrants they replaced
Complete: 'All animals are equal, but some animals are...'
Complete: 'All animals are equal, but some animals are...'
more equal than others
What themes does the famous equality phrase encapsulate?
What themes does the famous equality phrase encapsulate?
Inequality & hypocrisy
How does Orwell show manipulation by those in power?
How does Orwell show manipulation by those in power?
Through gradual changes to commandments