World History
Animal Farm Video
Name _______________________________
Directions: As you view the video, write short answer response to the questions below.
1. How do the pigs gain the rights to the cow’s milk? Why do the other animals allow this
to occur?
2. How does the original vision of Animalism become the slogan “Four legs bad, two legs
good”?
3. Identify three (3) was that Napoleon tries to solidify his leadership position on the farm.
4. Why do the executions take place? What message do these events send to the animals
about their role in future society?
5. What changes are made to the Fifth and Sixth Commandments? How is the entire list of
Commandments ultimately rewritten?
6. Briefly describe a situation where propaganda was used that caused suffering of the
animals.
7. Orwell says “Absolute power, corrupts absolutely.” Give an example of their abuse
towards the other animals.
8. Use the diagram below to compare the life of the animals under Mr. Jones to Napoleon:
Life of the Animals
Mr. Jones
Napoleon