Animal Farm Chapter 7 Study Guide

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Who do the humans believe is responsible for the destruction of the windmill?

They said it had fallen down because the walls were too thin.

What are the plans for keeping the second windmill from being destroyed?

They plan to build thicker walls.

What hardships do the animals face in this chapter?

They fall short of food and are always hungry.

Who never complained?

Boxer and Clover. Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon hope to hide about the food shortages?

He made use of Mr. Whymper to spread contrary impressions and he had selected animals to spread news that rations had been increased. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mr. Whymper told about the food shortages?

He was shown full bins of food in the shed. Signup and view all the answers

What do the humans do when they hear of the windmill destruction?

They put out lies that the animals were dying of famine and disease and fighting among themselves. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the chickens concerned?

Napoleon is selling the eggs so that none will hatch, thus committing murder. Signup and view all the answers

What do the chickens learn about the new rules for the eggs and their reaction?

They decide to lay their eggs in the barn rafters and watch them drop and crack. Signup and view all the answers

How does Napoleon deal with the mutiny of the hens?

He ordered the hens' rations stopped and decreed that any animal giving so much as a grain of corn to a hen will be punished by death. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the mutiny?

They lasted for five days and then returned to their nesting boxes with nine hens having died. Signup and view all the answers

Where was Snowball all this time?

Possibly Pinchfield or Foxwood; it was unknown. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the lumber from the farm?

Napoleon couldn't decide who to sell to, Frederick or Pilkington. Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered about Snowball?

He was visiting the farm at night, performing acts of mischief. Signup and view all the answers

What was Snowball doing?

Stealing corn, upsetting milk pails, breaking eggs, trampling seedbeds, gnawing bark off of fruit trees. Signup and view all the answers

What does Squealer say about Snowball?

That Snowball was really in league with Mr. Jones from the start to retake the farm. Signup and view all the answers

How does Napoleon get the animals to believe the lies about Snowball?

His dogs attacked four pigs and made them confess to the connections between Snowball and Mr. Jones. Signup and view all the answers

Who else confesses Snowball is a villain?

The chickens and the pigs. Signup and view all the answers

Who was not so sure about the stories Squealer was telling about Snowball?

Boxer. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the hen, sheep, and goose?

They were all slain on the spot. Signup and view all the answers

What was Boxer's conclusion at the end of the meeting?

To work harder. Signup and view all the answers

What are Clover's thoughts?

That this was not what they had aimed at when they set out to overthrow the human race. Signup and view all the answers

What does Napoleon abolish?

The 'Beasts of England' song. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Windmill Destruction and Human Reactions

Humans blame the windmill's collapse on insufficient wall thickness.
Plans include constructing thicker walls for the new windmill.

Animal Hardships

Animals face severe food shortages, leading to constant hunger.
Boxer and Clover are notable for their resilience and unwillingness to complain.

Manipulation of Information

Napoleon employs Mr. Whymper to deceive about food shortages.
He arranges for select animals to claim rations have increased to maintain morale.
Full food bins are displayed to Mr. Whymper, misrepresenting the true situation.

Human Propaganda

Following the windmill's destruction, humans spread falsehoods claiming animals are suffering from famine, disease, and internal strife.

Hen Mutiny and Repercussions

Chickens protest the sale of their eggs by refusing to lay them normally, choosing to drop them instead.
Napoleon retaliates by halting rations for hens and threatens death for those who assist them.
The mutiny lasts five days, resulting in the deaths of nine hens.

Mysteries of Snowball

Snowball's whereabouts are uncertain; speculation includes hiding in Pinchfield or Foxwood.
Napoleon debates selling lumber but struggles to choose between Frederick and Pilkington.

Accusations Against Snowball

Snowball accused of nighttime sabotage, including theft of corn, vandalism, and damage to crops.
Squealer claims Snowball colluded with Mr. Jones from the beginning.
Napoleon uses violence, having his dogs attack dissenting pigs who confess supposed Snowball conspiracies.

Doubts and Confessions

Chickens and pigs also declare Snowball as a villain under pressure.
Boxer is skeptical of Squealer's claims about Snowball’s treachery.

Aftermath of Confessions

Animals who question the narrative face severe punishment, including immediate execution.
At a meeting's conclusion, Boxer resolves to work even harder to support the farm.
Clover expresses disappointment, feeling their revolution's goals are unmet.

Cultural Shifts

Napoleon abolishes the singing of "Beasts of England," symbolizing a loss of the initial revolutionary spirit.

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