Question 1: Identify and explain the significance of the phrase 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' in the context of the story.

Answer: It highlights the hypocrisy and betrayal of revolutionary ideals by those in power, showing how equality is compromised.

Question 2: Describe the role of Old Major in setting the themes of power and corruption.

Answer: Old Major's speech inspires the revolution and introduces the ideas of equality, which are later corrupted by the pigs.

Question 3: Which literary technique does Orwell primarily use to depict the pigs’ manipulation of language?

Answer: Propaganda

Question 4: Analyze how Orwell presents the contrast between the initial ideals of the revolution and the later reality of corruption.

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Question 5: Identify one example of a literary device used to depict the theme of power corruption in the story.

Answer: Orwell uses irony, especially in the change of the commandments, to illustrate the corrupting influence of power.

Question 6: Explain how the character of Napoleon symbolizes the corrupting influence of power.

Answer: Napoleon's rise to power and his oppressive actions embody how corruption can take hold of leaders once they have authority.

Question 7: Select the best description of the role propaganda plays in maintaining Napoleon’s control.

Answer: It manipulates perception

Question 8: Discuss the significance of the change in the Seven Commandments on the farm's society.

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Question 9: How does Orwell use satire to criticize totalitarian regimes through Animal Farm?

Answer: Orwell uses exaggeration and irony in the depiction of the pigs’ dictatorship to satirize real authoritarian governments.