chapter 4

• At first, why did the farmers did not help Mr. Jones?

  He spent most of his time at the Red Lion and lost his farm because he didn't do anything.
• What do Mr. Frederick and Mr. Pilkingtom say about animal Farm convince their animals that is bad?

  They say that the animals on the animal Farm are tourturing each other, killing each other, and starving to death.
• Why did George Orwell set the battle in October? What historical significance does a have?

  It is when the Russian Revolution (rebellion) started.
• How did snowball prepare for the humans' attempt to take back the farm?

  He studied Julius Caesar's defense operations.
• Boxer thought he did something terrible. What was it and how did he feel about it?

  He thought he killed a stable boy even though he was just knocked out and he felt terrible about it.
• What was Snowball's response to Boxer incident?

  He told him to not feel guilty about it.
• Who is missing? Where was this animal found?

  Mollie went missing and was found hiding in her stall.
• What does Snowball say at the sheep's funeral?

  He says that all animals need to be ready to die at Animal Farm.
• What are the military decorations the animals create and to whom are they awarded?

  They were brass medals and was awarded to Snowball and Boxer.
• What did the animals this so to do with Mr. Jones' gun?

  They put it at Flagstaff two fired twice a year.
• True or False? The stable lad is killed by Boxer in the Battle of the Cowshed.

  False - the lad is knocked out
• True or False? Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick do not get along.

  True
• True or False? Napoleon displays bravery during the Battle of the Cowshed?

  False, it is Napoleon
• True of False? The dogs steal the cow's milk?

  False, it is the pigs.
• True or False? The pigeons spread news of Animalism and the song "Beasts of England" to animals on other farms.

  True
• True or False? Mr. Jones recaptured the farm after the Battle of the Cowshed.

  False
• Why did Snowball give the sound for retreat at the beginning of the battle?

  To get the farmers to follow them into the barnyard, where the other animals would attack the men.
• Where was Mollie during the battle?

  She hid her head in the hay in the stable.
• Did Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick offer to help Mr. Jones at first?

  No
• What makes Boxer seem particularly human and lovable?

  When he was upset at the thought of killing the stable boy.
• How does Snowball seem ruthless when Boxer was upset about killing the stable boy?

  Snowball said there can be no compassion; "The only good human is a dead one."
• What human rituals did the animals use to celebrate their victory?

  They raised a flag, sang their song, buried & honored their dead, gave speeches, awarded medals, declared a national holiday.
• True or false? The other farmers were great friends with Mr. Jones & wanted to help him right away.

  False
• True or false? The animals were surprised by the humans' attack.

  False
• True or false? Snowball commanded the animals in battle.

  True
• True or false? The stable lad was killed by Boxer.

  False
• Who were awarded first class medals after the Battle of the Cowshed?

  Boxer & Snowball
• Who spent most of his time sitting in the taproom of the Red Lion Inn?

  Mr. Jones
• True or false? A sheep died during the Battle of the Cowshed.

  True
• True or false? Napoleon helped out a lot during the battle with the humans.

  False