Year 9
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will see what happens in the Battle of the Cowshed. We will also revise the Russian revolution and the allegory of Animal Farm.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the correct definition of deceit?
Being dishonest about something
Controlling other people
Playing a trick on someone
Q2.
What happened to the milk?
The milk had been left and curdled.
The milk had been stolen by farmers.
The milk was being shared amongst the animals.
Q3.
Who is sent to explain what has happened to the milk and apples?
Napoleon
Snowball
The cows
Q4.
What does Squealer say will happen if the pigs do not have their milk and apples?
Squealer says they will be fine without it.
Squealer says they will die without it.
Q5.
We see deceit on the farm when...
The animals accept Squealer's explanation without question.
The cows allow their milk to be taken.
The pigs take the milk and apples from the other animals.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which battle from the Russian Revolution is represented by the Battle of the Cowshed?
A battle between Russia and India
A battle between the East and the West
A battle between Tsar Nicolas II and Stalin
Q2.
In Animal Farm, who represent the Red Army (Communists)?
The farmers
The pigs
There is no representation of the Red Army
Q3.
Who was a hero at the Battle of the Cowshed? (Select 2 answers)
Napoleon
Squealer
Q4.
What does Snowball think of violence being used in the revolution?
He loves violence and has used it from the beginning.
He thinks it is completely wrong and should never be used.
He thinks it is necessary and encourages everyone to use violence.
Q5.
How do the animals react after the battle?
They are miserable
They are nervous
They are scared