Animal Farm, Chapter Two

1. How did Old Major die at the beginning of this chapter?

Mr. Jones found out about the ideas of rebellion.

Old Major was 12 years old, so he died naturally.

He was shot during the battle against Mr. Jones and his men.

He caught the swine flu.

He was sent to the knacker's.

As a 12 year old boar, Old Major has lived a long, full-life, and is dying from old age.

Explanation

As a 12 year old boar, Old Major has lived a long, full-life, and is dying from old age.

2. What is Sugarcandy Mountain?

Sugarcandy Mountain is a neighboring farm that Moses visits.

Sugarcandy Mountain represents what the farm will be like once the animals take control.

Sugarcandy Mountain is a nearby mountain made of candy.

Sugarcandy Mountain is Moses's version of Heaven.

Moses (who represents the Russian Orthodox Church) tells the animals about Sugarcandy Mountain, where "it was Sunday seven days a week, clover was in season all the year round, and lump sugar and linseed cake grew on the hedges." The idea that Sugarcandy Mountain has all of the desires of the animals, and this is a place that is "a little distance beyond the clouds" where animals went "when they died" is similar to the Christian idea of Heaven.

Explanation

Moses (who represents the Russian Orthodox Church) tells the animals about Sugarcandy Mountain, where "it was Sunday seven days a week, clover was in season all the year round, and lump sugar and linseed cake grew on the hedges." The idea that Sugarcandy Mountain has all of the desires of the animals, and this is a place that is "a little distance beyond the clouds" where animals went "when they died" is similar to the Christian idea of Heaven.

3. Which of the following is not one of the Seven Commandments?

No animal shall betray a comrade.

No animal shall kill any other animal.

All animals are equal.

Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.

No animal shall drink alcohol.

The correct answer is "No animal shall betray a comrade." This statement is not one of the Seven Commandments mentioned in the given options. The Seven Commandments are "No animal shall kill any other animal," "All animals are equal," "Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy," and "No animal shall drink alcohol."

Explanation

The correct answer is "No animal shall betray a comrade." This statement is not one of the Seven Commandments mentioned in the given options. The Seven Commandments are "No animal shall kill any other animal," "All animals are equal," "Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy," and "No animal shall drink alcohol."

4. Which of these historical events is represented by the rebellion?

The Battle of Cowshed

The Cuban Revolution

The Russian Revolution

World War II

World War I

The rebellion mentioned in the question refers to the Russian Revolution. This historical event took place in Russia in 1917 and resulted in the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy, leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union. The Russian Revolution was a significant turning point in history, as it marked the rise of communism and had far-reaching consequences both within Russia and globally.

Explanation

The rebellion mentioned in the question refers to the Russian Revolution. This historical event took place in Russia in 1917 and resulted in the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy, leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union. The Russian Revolution was a significant turning point in history, as it marked the rise of communism and had far-reaching consequences both within Russia and globally.

5. Why do the animals bury the hams?

The hams are not buried; the animals use them in their feast.

Although we see the hams as food, the animals believe that they are spoiled.

Humans do not eat the hams, but the animals see them as fallen comrades.

The hams are not buried; they are taken by the humans as they escape the farm.

Although we see the hams as food, the animals see the hams as fallen comrades.

The correct answer is that the animals see the hams as fallen comrades. This suggests that the animals have a different perspective on the hams and view them as more than just food. They may have formed emotional connections with the hams or see them as a symbol of their fallen friends. This explanation highlights the contrast between how humans and animals perceive the hams.

Explanation

The correct answer is that the animals see the hams as fallen comrades. This suggests that the animals have a different perspective on the hams and view them as more than just food. They may have formed emotional connections with the hams or see them as a symbol of their fallen friends. This explanation highlights the contrast between how humans and animals perceive the hams.

6. What happens to the milk?

There is no milk, because the animals cannot milk the cows.

Snowball steals it.

The animals share it as they feast at the end of the chapter.

Napoleon keeps it as the animals go to the hayfield.

It is mixed into the hash for the hens.

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7. What do the items burned in the fire symbolize?

Whips, reigns, and ribbons were all uncomfortable items that the animals didn't appreciate.

These items burn well, and the animals needed warmth now that Jones was gone.

The animals had made better items to replace those used by Jones.

These items represent the dominance of man.

These items represent the animals' newfound freedom.

The items burned in the fire symbolize the dominance of man. This is because whips, reigns, and ribbons were all used by humans to control and oppress the animals. By burning these items, the animals are symbolically rejecting the power and control that humans had over them. The fire represents their rebellion and their desire to be free from human domination.

Explanation

The items burned in the fire symbolize the dominance of man. This is because whips, reigns, and ribbons were all used by humans to control and oppress the animals. By burning these items, the animals are symbolically rejecting the power and control that humans had over them. The fire represents their rebellion and their desire to be free from human domination.

8. Which series of events leads to the rebellion?

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9. What is different about the way the animals behave in the farmhouse in the novel compared to the way they behave in this video:

The pig throws the knives in the well in the movie, but this doesn't happen in the book.

In the novel, the animals tiptoe quietly as they enter the house, indicating a sense of caution and stealth. However, in the video, they rummage through the house, suggesting a lack of concern for being quiet or discreet. This difference in behavior highlights a contrast between the two mediums, showcasing how the animals' actions are portrayed differently in the novel and the video adaptation.

Explanation

In the novel, the animals tiptoe quietly as they enter the house, indicating a sense of caution and stealth. However, in the video, they rummage through the house, suggesting a lack of concern for being quiet or discreet. This difference in behavior highlights a contrast between the two mediums, showcasing how the animals' actions are portrayed differently in the novel and the video adaptation.