AF Chapter 7

What hardship do the animals face during the winter?

• They are attacked by humans.

• They are forced to build a new barn.

• They face hunger, cold, and cruel working conditions.

• They are sent to live on different farms.

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Why do the animals hide the food shortage from Mr. Whymper?

• They want to avoid punishment from Napoleon.

• They are ashamed of their failure.

• Napoleon wants to trick Snowball.

• Napoleon wants to keep a false image of success for the outside world.

What does the word capitulated most likely mean in the sentence “For five days the hens held out, then they capitulated and went back to their nesting boxes”?

• Complained

• Surrendered

• Celebrated

• Negotiated

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How does Orwell use setting to influence the plot in this chapter?

•  The warm spring allows the animals to rest.

• The quiet summer makes Napoleon less powerful.

• The rebuilding of the barn creates hope.

• The harsh winter conditions increase the animals' suffering and desperation.

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What is the significance of the animals believing Snowball is sneaking into the farm at night?

• It shows Snowball is planning another rebellion.

• It reinforces the animals’ fear and justifies Napoleon’s power.

• It proves that the animals are loyal to Snowball.

• It reveals the truth about the Battle of the Cowshed.

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How does the author contrast Napoleon’s and Boxer’s points of view in this chapter?

• Napoleon believes in fairness, while Boxer wants to take over.

• Boxer questions the truth about Snowball, while Napoleon insists he is a traitor.

• Boxer is against the executions, while Napoleon encourages forgiveness.

• Napoleon encourages the animals to rebel, while Boxer supports Snowball.

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What does the word stupefied most likely mean when the animals hear that Snowball was working with Jones?

"'Did we not see for ourselves how he attempted−fortunately without success−to get us defeated and destroyed at the Battle of the Cowshed?'  

The animals were stupefied. This was a wickedness far outdoing Snowball's destruction of the windmill."

• Excited

• Shocked

• Curious

• Bored

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How is Napoleon’s character developed in this chapter?

• He is portrayed as a wise and generous leader.

• He shows compassion by sparing the hens.

•  He becomes increasingly tyrannical and feared by using violence and lies.

• He leads the rebuilding of the windmill personally.

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What is the most likely purpose of the hens’ rebellion?

• To protest being forced to give up their eggs.

• To get more food from Napoleon.

• To stop working altogether.

• To demand that Snowball return.

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How does Squealer manipulate the animals’ memories of the Battle of the Cowshed?

• He reminds them of how bravely Napoleon fought.

• He shows them a video recording of the battle.

• He presents fake documents and retells the story to make Snowball seem like a traitor.

• He praises both Napoleon and Snowball equally.

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