Animal Farm: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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How do the pigs position themselves in the class hierarchy on the farm?
How do the pigs position themselves in the class hierarchy on the farm?
As 'mindworkers' whilst others do labour
What happens to Boxer when he is no longer useful to the pigs?
What happens to Boxer when he is no longer useful to the pigs?
He is sold to the glue factory
Which social class does Boxer, the hardworking horse, represent?
Which social class does Boxer, the hardworking horse, represent?
The working class/proletariat
What is the final version of the commandment about equality?
What is the final version of the commandment about equality?
All animals are equal, but some more equal
Which resources do the pigs appropriate for themselves whilst others receive less?
Which resources do the pigs appropriate for themselves whilst others receive less?
Milk and apples
What was the original purpose of the Seven Commandments?
What was the original purpose of the Seven Commandments?
To ensure equality among all animals
What methods does Napoleon use to consolidate power and eliminate rivals?
What methods does Napoleon use to consolidate power and eliminate rivals?
Fear, propaganda, and violence
Which totalitarian leader does Napoleon's rise to power mirror?
Which totalitarian leader does Napoleon's rise to power mirror?
Stalin
How does Napoleon maintain power through the use of the dogs?
How does Napoleon maintain power through the use of the dogs?
Through fear and violence
What does Squealer represent in the novel?
What does Squealer represent in the novel?
The Soviet press
Why do the pigs alter the Seven Commandments on the barn wall?
Why do the pigs alter the Seven Commandments on the barn wall?
To legalise their actions
What is the purpose of the pigs' manipulation of language?
What is the purpose of the pigs' manipulation of language?
To keep masses ignorant and obedient