Animal Farm Chapter 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Explain why the food situation is the way it is currently on Animal Farm.

There was a food shortage on the farm because they did not harvest enough crops.

How do the animals trick Mr. Whymper? Why do they do this?

The animals pretend to be full when Mr. Whymper walks by and put sand in the grain bags to make them appear full.

Why does Napoleon order that the hens' eggs must be sold?

Napoleon needed to trade with the humans to acquire necessary supplies.

How do the hens rebel against Napoleon?

The hens lay their eggs from the rafters, breaking them on the floor. Signup and view all the answers

How does Napoleon react when the hens rebel against his orders?

Napoleon threatens to punish any animal that helps the hens by death. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Napoleon revive the threat of sabotage by Snowball?

He uses Snowball as a scapegoat to divert blame when things go wrong. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why Boxer is challenging what Squealer is telling him.

He remembers that Snowball fought alongside the other animals in the Battle of the Cowshed. Signup and view all the answers

Besides Snowball, which animals were considered traitors and what had they done?

Four pigs confessed to contacting Snowball, three hens said Snowball appeared in their dreams, a goose confessed to hiding corn, and two sheep confessed to chasing an old ram. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Napoleon execute the traitors? What does that do for his leadership?

He executes the traitors to instill fear and discourage dissent among the animals. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the three dogs attacked Boxer.

Boxer was questioning Napoleon's authority, prompting Napoleon to silence him with the dogs. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Napoleon order the animals to stop singing 'Beasts of England'?

He claims that the goals of the song have been achieved, but really he wants to prevent rebellion. Signup and view all the answers

What commandments have been broken in this chapter?

<ul> <li>All animals are equal</li> <li>All animals shall not wear clothes</li> <li>No animal shall kill another animal</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Shortage

Food shortage results from insufficient crop harvesting on Animal Farm.

Deception of Mr. Whymper

Animals feign abundance to mislead Mr. Whymper into believing they are thriving.
They fill grain bags with sand and place actual grains on top to create an illusion of fullness.

Selling Eggs

Napoleon mandates the sale of hens' eggs to trade with humans for essential supplies.

Hens' Rebellion

Hens protest by laying eggs from the rafters, preferring to break them than surrender them to Napoleon.

Napoleon's Reaction to Rebellion

Napoleon threatens death to any animal aiding the hens during their rebellion.
As a consequence, nine hens die, and Napoleon falsely claims a disease is to blame.

Snowball as a Scapegoat

Napoleon revives accusations of sabotage by Snowball as a fear tactic to control the animals.

Boxer's Doubts

Boxer recalls Snowball's contributions during the Battle of the Cowshed, challenging Squealer's narrative.

Confessions of "Traitors"

Four pigs confess supposed collusion with Snowball regarding the windmill’s destruction.
Three hens claim Snowball appeared in their dreams, prompting disobedience.
A goose admits to stealing corn, while a sheep confesses to minor misdeeds.

Executions to Maintain Control

Napoleon executes alleged traitors to instill fear and discourage dissent among the animals.
The brutality serves as a warning against rebellion and reinforces Napoleon's authoritarian rule.

Attack on Boxer

Napoleon's dogs attack Boxer to suppress dissent and intimidate other animals from questioning authority.

Ban on "Beasts of England"

Napoleon prohibits the song "Beasts of England," claiming its themes are obsolete, aiming to prevent incitement to rebellion.

Broken Commandments

The chapter highlights infringements of the commandments: equality among animals, prohibition of clothing, and the ban on killing fellow animals.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 7 from 'Animal Farm' with these flashcards. Explore key events, themes, and character motivations as you delve into the challenges faced by the animals in their quest for a better life. Perfect for students and fans of George Orwell's classic.