Chapter 1, Animal Farm

1. What is the setting for the story?
The setting is the Animal Farm.

2. What four characteristics are noted about Boxer the horse?
He has hairy hoofs and hes a slow walker.

3. What comment does Benjamin the donkey make that shows his cynicism and bad temper?

4. How does Clover help the other animals at the meeting?

5. What does Old Major say is the reason the animals have such miserable lives?

6. What is Major’s prediction about Boxer.

7. What decision is made concerning the status of wild creatures such as rats and rabbits?

8. What is the name of the song Old Major teaches the other animals?

The song was called "Beast Of England".