Animal Farm Chapter VII

What is one central idea that is developed in Chapter VII in Animal Farm?

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• The dangers of blind loyalty

• The importance of hard work

• The value of democratic decision-making

• The superiority of the ruling class

Part B: Which quote from the text best supports which central idea is developed in chapter VII?

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• A. "Squealer made excellent speeches on the joy of service and the dignity of labour, but the other animals found more inspiration in Boxer’s strength and his never-failing cry of ‘I will work harder!’"

• B. "‘Ah, that is different!’ said Boxer. ‘If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right.’"

• C. "Napoleon now called upon them to confess their crimes... and when they had finished their confession, the dogs promptly tore their throats out."

• D. "The animals huddled about Clover, not speaking... If she could have spoken her thoughts, it would have been to say that this was not what they had aimed at."

Part A: How does Boxer’s response to Napoleon’s increasing control contribute to his character development?

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• He becomes more skeptical of Napoleon’s leadership.

• He remains blindly devoted despite growing evidence of corruption.

• He secretly conspires with the other animals to rebel.

• He decides to flee the farm in search of a better life.

Part B: Which quote best supports how Boxer's response to Napoleon's increasing control contributes to his character development?

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• A. "Even Boxer, who seldom asked questions, was puzzled."

• B. "‘I do not understand it. I would not have believed that such things could happen on our farm. It must be due to some fault in ourselves. The solution, as I see it, is to work harder.’"

• C. "For the first time since the expulsion of Jones, there was something resembling a rebellion."

• D. "Napoleon appeared to change countenance, and sharply ordered Boxer to let the dog go."

Part A: How does Orwell’s word choice in describing the executions affect the tone of the passage?

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• A. It creates a sense of celebration and justice.

• B. It conveys horror and fear.

• C. It emphasizes the fairness of Napoleon’s rule.

• D. It makes the event seem exaggerated and humorous.

Part B: Which quote from the passage best supports how Orwell's word choice in describing the executions affects the tone of the chapter?

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• A. "And so the tale of confessions and executions went on, until there was a pile of corpses lying before Napoleon’s feet and the air was heavy with the smell of blood."

• B. "Napoleon now called upon them to confess their crimes."

• C. "The pigs’ ears were bleeding, the dogs had tasted blood, and for a few moments they appeared to go quite mad."

• D. "Napoleon stood sternly surveying his audience; then he uttered a high-pitched whimper."

Part A: How does Clover’s perspective on the events of the chapter contrast with Napoleon’s?

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• Clover believes Napoleon is a just leader, while Napoleon sees himself as a ruthless dictator.

• Clover feels disillusioned by the changes on the farm, while Napoleon believes everything is progressing as planned.

• Clover is hopeful about the future, while Napoleon fears losing control.

• Clover believes Snowball is truly a traitor, while Napoleon secretly knows he is not.

Part B: Which quote from the passage best supports how Clover's perspective contrasts with Napoleon?

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• "Napoleon now called upon them to confess their crimes."

• "Ah, that is different!’ said Boxer. ‘If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right.’”

• "If she could have spoken her thoughts, it would have been to say that this was not what they had aimed at when they had set themselves years ago to work for the overthrow of the human race."

How does Squealer manipulate the animals into believing Snowball was a traitor?

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• By providing concrete evidence that Snowball worked with Jones.

• By playing on their fears and using false documents as proof.

• By allowing the animals to investigate Snowball’s actions themselves.

• By punishing anyone who questions Napoleon’s version of events.

Part B: Which quote best supports how Squealer manipulates the animals into believing Snowball is a traitor?

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• A. "Do you not remember, too, that it was just at that moment, when panic was spreading and all seemed lost, that Comrade Napoleon sprang forward with a cry of ‘Death to Humanity!’"

• B. "I could show you this in his own writing, if you were able to read it."

• C. "Napoleon decreed that there should be a full investigation into Snowball’s activities."

• D. "‘For we know now—it is all written down in the secret documents that we have found—that in reality he was trying to lure us to our doom.’"