Animal Farm Chapter Five Questions

Why do Napoleon and Snowball always disagree?

• A. They both want to have power on the farm.
• B. They both want control over the decisions on the farm.
• C. They both want to be convincing when they speak.
• D. Answers A and C.
• E. Answers A and B.

Part A. Which two leadership traits fit Snowball the best?

• A. Persuasive Speeches
• B. Fear
• C. Intimidation
• D. Charismatic

Part B. Which selection of text best supports the leadership traits of Snowball in Part A?

• ". . . the other hand, argued that the great need of the moment was to increase food production, and that if they wasted time on the windmill they would all starve to death," (Orwell 21).
• " ‘I have something very serious to say to you. This morning I saw you looking over the hedge that divides Animal Farm from Foxwood. One of Mr. Pilkington’s men was standing on the other side of the hedge. And —I was a long way away, but I am almost certain I saw this — he was talking to you and you were allowing him to stroke your nose. What does that mean, Mollie?'" (Orwell 19).)
• "But he maintained that it could all be done in a year. And thereafter, he declared, so much labour would be saved that the animals would only need to work three days a week," (Orwell 21).
• ‘Mollie! Look me in the face. Do you give me your word of honour that that man was not stroking your nose?’" (Orwell 19).

Part A. Which two leadership traits fit Napoleon the best?

• A. Persuasive Speeches
• B. Fear
• C. Intimidation
• D. Charismatic

Part B. Which selection of text best supports the leadership traits of Napoleon in Part A?

• "At this there was a terrible baying sound outside, and nine enormous dogs wearing brass-studded collars came bounding into the barn. They dashed wearing brass-studded collars came bounding into the barn. They dashed straight for Snowball, who only sprang from his place just in time to escape their snapping jaws," (Orwell 22).)
• " ‘I have something very serious to say to you. This morning I saw you looking over the hedge that divides Animal Farm from Foxwood. One of Mr. Pilkington’s men was standing on the other side of the hedge. And —I was a long way away, but I am almost certain I saw this — he was talking to you and you were allowing him to stroke your nose. What does that mean, Mollie?'" (Orwell 19).)
• "But he maintained that it could all be done in a year. And thereafter, he declared, so much labour would be saved that the animals would only need to work three days a week," (Orwell 21).
• ‘Mollie! Look me in the face. Do you give me your word of honour that that man was not stroking your nose?’" (Orwell 19).

What does the following text reveal about Napoleon running the farm according to Squealer?

"He would only be too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?” (Orwell 55).

• Snowball would be the better leader on the farm.
• Squealer is using fear about Mr. Jones returning.
• The other animals could not run the farm.
• Napoleon is making a sacrifice to help the farm.

What does the following text reveal about the other animals running the farm according to Squealer?

"He would only be too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?” (Orwell 55).

• Snowball would be the better leader on the farm.
• Squealer is using fear about Mr. Jones returning.
• The other animals could not run the farm because they would make mistakes.
• Napoleon is making a sacrifice to help the farm.

Part A. The text below demonstrates what type of propaganda being used by Squealer?

“One false step, and our enemies would be upon us. Surely, comrades, you do not want Jones back?” (Orwell 56).

• Name Calling
• Fear
• Testimonial
• Bandwagon

Part B. Your answer above was chosen because the type of propaganda that was being exemplified. Which of definitions goes along with your choice from Part A?

• Creates an unfavorable view of or hatred towards a person or group instead of their ideas or beliefs.
• Gives the impression of widespread acceptance and support and expresses that it is in a person’s best interest to join the cause or movement.
• A product or idea is associated with the name of a famous or distinguished person.
• This technique is used when a propagandist warns members of the audience that disaster will result if they do not follow a particular course of action.
• Attacking the opponent personally instead of his or her ideas.

Part A. What does Squealer admit about Napoleon and the windmill?

• That is was Jones idea, and Napoleon lied about it to get rid of Jones.
• It was Napoleon's idea all along.
• It was Boxer's idea, and Napoleon lied about it to get rid of Boxer.
• It was Snowball's idea, and Napoleon lied about it to get rid of Snowball because he was a threat.