chapter 10

• All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
• What happens to many animals as years pass?

  They age and die
• What is the purpose of the new windmill completed by the animals?

  It is used for milling corn
• Who benefits the most from the farm's newfound wealth?

  The pigs and dogs live comfortable lives
• What does Squealer claim about the work of pigs and dogs?

  They do very important work, like filling forms
• “If you have your lower animals to contend with,” he said, “we have our lower classes!”
• How do the other animals react to Squealer's explanation?

  They largely accept it and continue their lives
• What do the inhabitants of Animal Farm believe in?

  Goals of the Rebellion for equality
• What does Squealer do with the sheep one day?

  He takes them to teach a new chant
• Who is Clover and what does she do?

  Clover is a horse who summons others
• What do the animals see that amazes them?

  Squealer walking on his hind legs
• What significant change does Clover notice on the barn wall?

  Only the last commandment remains
• What is the last commandment's new addition?

  “but some animals are more equal than others”
• What do the pigs do with human magazines and radios?

  They subscribe and listen to them
• What new habits do the pigs adopt?

  Smoking pipes and wearing human clothes
• What do the pigs invite neighboring human farmers to do?

  Inspect Animal Farm
• What does Mr. Pilkington express to the pigs?

  Regret for past misunderstandings
• What problem do Mr. Pilkington and Napoleon share?

  Lower animals and lower classes
• How do the pigs manage the animals on Animal Farm?

  They make them work harder on less food
• What does Napoleon announce about addressing one another?

  They will no longer use "Comrade"
• What is the new name for Animal Farm?

  Manor Farm
• What happens during the card game between Napoleon and Pilkington?

  Each accuses the other of cheating
• What realization do the animals have while watching the card game?

  They can't distinguish pigs from humans
• What does the last chapter of Animal Farm signify?

  It shows the pigs' totalitarian rule.
• How do the pigs' actions reflect historical events?

  They mirror Stalin's rise to power.
• Who does Napoleon symbolize in the context of history?

  Napoleon Bonaparte
• What was the initial perception of Napoleon in history?

  He was seen as a great liberator.
• What does Napoleon's self-crowning as emperor signify?

  It represents the betrayal of liberal ideals.
• How does Napoleon's character evolve throughout the novella?

  He becomes indistinguishable from humans.
• What narrative strategy does Orwell use in Animal Farm?

  He tells the story from the animals' perspective.
• What is the significance of the animals' naïve hope?

  It contrasts with the pigs' tyranny.
• What does the phrase "some day" imply about the animals' beliefs?

  They still hope for a better future.
• How does Orwell create dramatic contrast in the story?

  By juxtaposing hope with harsh reality.
• What effect do one-line paragraphs have in the narrative?

  They heighten the terror of betrayal.
• What shocking information is revealed about the pigs?

  They walk on hind legs and carry whips.
• How does the final tableau of pigs and farmers affect the story?

  It shows the loss of the animals' power.
• What does the phrase "all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others" signify?

  It illustrates the manipulation of language.
• How has the spirit of Animal Farm changed over time?

  It has been lost to violence and fear.
• What does the concept of "more equal" reveal about the pigs' rule?

  It shows their distortion of original ideals.
• What has replaced the concept of inherent equality in Animal Farm?

  Material entitlement and power.