AQA GCSE · English Literature 8702

George Orwell - Animal Farm: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which character in Animal Farm is used by George Orwell to represent the propaganda machine of a totalitarian regime?

Question 2

1 mark

In the Battle of the Cowshed, which character is the primary strategist and leader of the animal forces?

Question 3

1 mark

In the final chapter of Animal Farm, what is the symbolic meaning of the pigs beginning to carry whips in their trotters?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is NOT one of the original Seven Commandments of Animalism?

Question 5

1 mark

Why does Napoleon initially oppose the construction of the windmill when it is proposed by Snowball?

Question 6

2 marks

In the opening chapter of Animal Farm, which character is responsible for sharing the vision of a rebellion against humanity?

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Question 7

3 marks

How does the Commandment ‘No animal shall sleep in a bed’ change as the pigs begin to take on human habits?

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Question 8

5 marks

How does George Orwell use the character of Mollie to critique a specific segment of post-revolutionary society?

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Question 9

2 marks

How does the character of Boxer represent the proletariat (working class) in Animal Farm? Provide two specific examples of his behavior or maxims.

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Question 10

5 marks

Examine the relationship between Napoleon and Mr. Whymper.

a) What role does Whymper play in the economy of Animal Farm?
b) How does his presence contradict the original principles of the Rebellion as stated by Old Major?

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