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What did Molly do wrong and where did she finally go?
She allowed one of the men to stroke her nose. She was later seen in town wearing a ribbon and eating sugar.
Describe the violent debates that began to take place between Snowball and Napoleon.
Snowball and Napoleon agreed on almost nothing. Snowball won the majority with his speeches while Napoleon would look for support between the meetings.
What did Napoleon train the sheep to do with '4 legs bad, 2 legs good'?
To speak up during Snowball's speeches so he could not be heard.
Describe the controversy over the windmill. Why would the animals be in favor of it? Who was against it and why? Who didn't take a side on it?
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How did Napoleon ruin Snowball's plans?
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When Napoleon and Snowball disagreed on defense tactics, with whom did the animals agree?
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What happened just as Snowball had the animals agreeing with him?
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Where had the nine dogs come from?
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What happened to Sunday meetings?
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Why was Squealer sent around to explain the new setup?
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How did the animals react to Squealer's explanations?
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What is Boxer's new motto?
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What did the animals now have to show reverence?
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Why is it important that Napoleon, Squealer, and Minimus now sit above the other animals?
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What do the animals learn three weeks later?
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Why does Napoleon say he pretended to be against the windmill?
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Who helps Squealer persuade the animals that Napoleon was right?
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In August, Napoleon announced that there would be work on Sundays. It would be strictly voluntary, but what would happen if the animals did not work?
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The animals were learning like slaves on the windmill, yet they were happy. Why?
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What was the main problem with building the windmill, and how was it solved?
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How did Boxer lend extra help with the windmill?
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Everything was operating smoothly until the animals discovered shortages of what?
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What new policy did Napoleon announce regarding obtaining articles the farm needed?
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What things might have to be sold in order to buy things for the windmill?
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How would the dealings with humans be accomplished? What is a broker?
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Describe Mr. Whymper.
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Who set the record straight that the animals never had passed a rule against dealing with humans?
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Why are the humans now calling the farm by its new name?
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What rumors are circulating about Napoleon and his business agreements?
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The pigs moved where? Why is this important?
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How did Squealer manipulate the language of the fourth commandment?
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Why do the pigs get up an hour later now?
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What happened to the windmill when it was half built?
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What do you believe happened to the windmill? Who is being blamed?
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Study Notes
Chapter 5-6 Overview
- Molly displayed disloyalty to Animal Farm by allowing a human to pet her and was later seen in town flaunting a ribbon and indulging in sugar.
- Snowball and Napoleon engaged in heated debates, with Snowball often outshining Napoleon in speeches, while Napoleon sought alliances discreetly.
- Napoleon trained the sheep to shout "Four legs good, two legs bad" during Snowball's speeches to drown him out.
Windmill Debate and Aftermath
- The windmill concept originated from Snowball, aimed at providing electricity and reducing manual labor, but Napoleon opposed it, viewing it as labor-intensive.
- Napoleon urinated on Snowball’s plans, signaling his contempt and foreshadowing his rejection of Snowball's ideas.
- When disagreements arose concerning defense strategies, animals frequently sided with the last speaker they heard.
Power Dynamics
- As Snowball began to rally support, Napoleon unleashed his dogs, forcing Snowball to flee the farm.
- The nine dogs were the offspring of Jessie and Bluebell, raised under Napoleon’s influence to serve as enforcers.
- Sunday meetings were abolished, effectively silencing the democratic process among the animals.
Propaganda and Control
- Squealer emerged as the chief propagandist, tasked with reassuring the animals and maintaining their loyalty through fear of human return.
- Boxer's new personal motto became "Napoleon is always right," indicating blind loyalty to leadership.
- The animals began revering Old Major's skull as a symbol of their ideology, manipulated by the pigs who now symbolically elevated their status above other animals.
Changing Narratives and Economy
- After a delay, it was announced that the windmill would indeed be constructed, contradicting prior opposition.
- Napoleon's apparent initial disapproval of the windmill was a strategic maneuver to eliminate Snowball from competition.
- During August, Napoleon introduced voluntary Sunday work, but warned that failure to participate would lead to rations being cut, fostering coercion disguised as choice.
Labor and Resources
- Despite harsh working conditions on the windmill, the animals felt fulfilled, believing they were laboring for their own sustenance.
- The primary challenge in windmill construction involved breaking rocks, resolved by dropping them from heights.
- Boxer’s immense strength became a vital asset in the construction efforts, exemplifying the dedication of the working class.
Resource Management and Trade
- Shortages of essential items like paraffin oil and nails emerged, prompting Napoleon to announce trade with neighboring farms.
- To acquire necessary resources for the windmill’s completion, potential sales of crops such as hay and eggs were considered.
- Mr. Whymper was contracted as a broker to facilitate dealings with humans, bridging the gap between Animal Farm and human society.
Public Perception and Hypocrisy
- Animals learned that there was no prior prohibition against human interactions, a fact Squealer used to shift narratives.
- Humans began to refer to the farm using a new name as they recognized its improved efficiency, paradoxically admiring it while retaining their disdain for its inhabitants.
- Rumors of Napoleon’s impending agreements with neighboring farmers, either Frederick or Pilkington, created suspicion and intrigue.
Pigs' Transformation
- The pigs’ relocation to the farmhouse signified their increasing resemblance to the humans they once vowed to overthrow.
- Squealer justified changes to the Fourth Commandment, claiming it only prohibited beds with sheets, illustrating their manipulation of foundational rules.
- Pigs were now waking an hour later, enjoying luxuries denied to other animals, highlighting their discrepancy in privileges and hard labor.
Windmill Setbacks
- The windmill's progress came to a halt when it was discovered in ruins, prompting speculation and shifting blame towards Snowball for sabotage.
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Explore the pivotal moments in Chapters 5 and 6 of 'Animal Farm' where loyalty and power struggles unfold. Witness the dynamics between Snowball and Napoleon, and the implications of the windmill debate that shaped the future of Animal Farm. This quiz challenges your understanding of these crucial chapters of the story.