The pigs take charge

In this lesson, we will learn about how the pigs start to take charge on the farm. We will learn the word hierarchy, consider what important skills Squealer has and then explore how we know the animals are now in charge.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is tyranny?

Tyranny is the control of other people.Tyranny is when someone takes control and treats people cruelly.Tyranny is when one person rules over everyone else.Tyranny is when a government has too much power.

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Q2.What example does Old Major give of humans being tyrants?

Man benefits from animals' hard work whilst he does nothing.Man treats animals badly by causing them pain all the time.Man steals from animals.Man does not feed the animals or give them shelter.

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Q3.What does Old Major tell the animals to do? (There are TWO correct answers)

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Old Major tells the animals to get rid of Man.Old Major tells the animals to start a rebellion.Old Major tells the animals to use violence.Old Major tells the animals to become like humans themselves.

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Q4.What does Old Major worry might happen in the future?

Old Major worries that the animals will be unsuccessful and not achieve a rebellion.Old Major worries that the animals will need humans to help them do things.Old Major worries that the animals may become like humans and start to treat one another badly.Old Major worries that he is going to die soon.

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Q5.What is foreshadowing?

Foreshadowing is predicting something awful is going to happen.Foreshadowing is a technique used by writers to warn or hint at something that will happen in the story.Foreshadowing is used by writers to tell the reader something the characters don't know.Foreshadowing is when a character tells other characters about something that will happen.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is tyranny?

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Q2.What example does Old Major give of humans being tyrants?

Man benefits from animals' hard work whilst he does nothing.Man treats animals badly by causing them pain all the time.Man steals from animals.Man does not feed the animals or give them shelter.

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Q3.What does Old Major tell the animals to do? (There are TWO correct answers)

Select two (2) boxes

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Q4.What does Old Major worry might happen in the future?

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Q5.What is foreshadowing?

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The pigs take charge

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Q1.What is a hierarchy? (There are TWO correct answers).

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A hierarchy is a system of government.A hierarchy is a system of organising people based on order of their importance.A hierarchy is a system of organising people based on order of their responsibility.A hierarchy is a system based on people's age.

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Q2.Who are the two most important animals on the farm?

Napoleon and SnowballNapoleon and BoxerBoxer and CloverSnowball and Boxer

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Q3.Why do the pigs become the most powerful?

The pigs are the most intelligent animals on the farm.The pigs are the scariest animals on the farm.The pigs are the oldest animals on the farm.The pigs are the hardest workers on the farm.

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Q4.What is Squealer's skill?

Squealer is excellent at working hard.Squealer is excellent at following orders.Squealer is excellent at persuading people to believe anything.Squealer is excellent at giving orders.

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Q5.What is 'Animalism?'

Animalism is the name of the plan for the rebellion.Animalism is the name given to Old Major's teachings.Animalism is the name given to Snowball's teachings.Animalism is the name given to the feelings the animals have.

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The pigs take charge

Take the quiz to see how much you remember from our lesson about the pigs taking charge on the farm.

Q1.What is a hierarchy? (There are TWO correct answers).

Select two (2) boxes

1/5

Q2.Who are the two most important animals on the farm?

Napoleon and SnowballNapoleon and BoxerBoxer and CloverSnowball and Boxer

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Q3.Why do the pigs become the most powerful?

The pigs are the most intelligent animals on the farm.The pigs are the scariest animals on the farm.The pigs are the oldest animals on the farm.The pigs are the hardest workers on the farm.

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Q4.What is Squealer's skill?

Squealer is excellent at working hard.Squealer is excellent at following orders.Squealer is excellent at persuading people to believe anything.Squealer is excellent at giving orders.

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Q5.What is 'Animalism?'

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