Themes and Tactics in Animal Farm

Chapter 7 of Animal Farm highlights the increasing hardships faced by the animals under Napoleon's dictatorship. The chapter details Napoleon's brutal response to the hens' protest and his use of Snowball as a scapegoat. Public trials and executions are held, drawing parallels to historical events like Stalin's Great Purge. The chapter concludes with Clover's reflections on the loss of the farm's original ideals and a writing task for students to explore the contrast between Boxer and Napoleon.

What tactic does Napoleon use to hide the farm's struggles from outsiders?

• He fills the storage bins with sand and a thin layer of grain.

• He invites outsiders to inspect the farm.

• He holds public meetings to discuss the issues.

• He increases food rations temporarily.

How does Napoleon react to the hens' protest?

• He stops their rations and threatens death.

• He increases their rations.

• He ignores their protest.

• He negotiates with them.

What role does Snowball play in Napoleon's propaganda?

• A hero of the farm.

• A supporter of Napoleon.

• A scapegoat for all problems.

• A neutral figure.

What historical event is paralleled in the chapter?

• The Great Purge in the USSR.

• The American Civil War.

• The French Revolution.

• The Industrial Revolution.

How does Napoleon maintain control over the animals?

• Through kindness and generosity.

• By improving living conditions.

• By holding democratic elections.

• By rewriting history and using fear.

What is the significance of Boxer's character in the chapter?

• He is a symbol of rebellion.

• He symbolizes the nobility and hard work of the common animals.

• He represents the treachery of leaders.

• He is a representation of Napoleon's power.

What song replaces 'Beasts of England'?

• The Anthem of the Pigs.

• The Song of the Revolution.

• Animal Farm.

• The Internationale.