Starter quiz

  • What does the term "proletariat" refer to?
    • The ruling class in society.
    • Unskilled workers who do manual labor.  ✓
    • A group of pigs on the farm.
    • The bourgeoisie.
  • In 'Animal Farm', which character represents Joseph Stalin, the authoritarian leader of Soviet Russia?
    • Snowball.
    • Napoleon.  ✓
    • Squealer.
    • Benjamin.
    • Old Major.
  • What does the phrase "four legs good, two legs better" symbolise in 'Animal Farm'?
    • A declaration of equality among all animals.
    • The importance of hard work and loyalty.
    • The pigs' adoption of human-like behavior.  ✓
    • The pigs' commitment to Old Major's ideas.
  • How does 'Animal Farm' end, and what does it symbolise?
    • With a happy celebration, symbolising the success of the revolution.
    • With the animals living in harmony, symbolising utopia.
    • With a violent quarrel, symbolising the inevitability of conflict.  ✓
    • With the return of Mr. Jones, symbolising the return to the old ways.
  • Which words best describe Benjamin from 'Animal Farm'?
    • Cynical.  ✓
    • Strong.
    • Apathetic.  ✓
    • Old.  ✓
    • Authoritative.
  • In 'Animal Farm', Orwell aims to explore power and corruption. What do Benjamin and Boxer represent in relation to this theme?
    • The power of unity and cooperation.
    • The danger of apathy and ignorance.  ✓
    • The inevitability of revolution.
    • The virtue of absolute authority.
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