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What did Napoleon do to Snowball during the vote on the windmill?
What did Napoleon do to Snowball during the vote on the windmill?
Who is responsible for the collapse of the windmill according to Napoleon?
Who is responsible for the collapse of the windmill according to Napoleon?
Snowball
Mollie remained loyal to Animal Farm throughout winter.
Mollie remained loyal to Animal Farm throughout winter.
False
What new activity does Napoleon announce for Animal Farm?
What new activity does Napoleon announce for Animal Farm?
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What song is eventually outlawed on Animal Farm?
What song is eventually outlawed on Animal Farm?
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Napoleon offers a reward to any animal who kills __________ or brings him back alive.
Napoleon offers a reward to any animal who kills __________ or brings him back alive.
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What does Squealer say about the pigs sleeping in beds?
What does Squealer say about the pigs sleeping in beds?
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What consequence did the hens face during their demonstration?
What consequence did the hens face during their demonstration?
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Study Notes
Chapter 5 Summary
- Winter sets in, leading to reduced work from Mollie, who is discovered to be secretly consorting with humans.
- Clover finds Mollie's betrayal, as she is being bribed by a man from Pilkington's farm.
- The pigs centralize power, making decisions that must be ratified by the other animals, effectively eliminating meaningful democratic debate.
- Snowball and Napoleon clash over significant issues, especially the proposed windmill, with Snowball advocating for it as a labor-saving device.
- Napoleon uses brute force to eliminate Snowball, calling upon nine dogs to chase him from the farm.
- Following Snowball's expulsion, Napoleon reinstates debates but decreases their significance, ultimately announcing that the windmill will be constructed.
Chapter 6 Summary
- The animals intensify their labor, working harder than before to construct the windmill, with Boxer exemplifying dedication.
- Napoleon initiates trade with neighboring farms and hires Mr. Whymper to act as an intermediary for Animal Farm.
- Misinformation circulates among humans regarding Animal Farm's progress and potential collapse.
- The pigs move into the farmhouse, beginning to adopt human habits such as sleeping in beds, which Squealer justifies due to their leadership role.
- A storm destroys the half-built windmill, leading Napoleon to blame Snowball and announce a reward for his capture or death.
- Napoleon declares the immediate reconstruction of the windmill.
Chapter 7 Summary
- Amidst starvation and hardship, the animals are misled by Napoleon about their farm's success, using Mr. Whymper as a propaganda tool.
- Hens protest against the forced surrender of their eggs, resulting in nine deaths before they comply due to starvation.
- Snowball is cast as a scapegoat, portrayed as a lingering threat that undermines the farm's labor.
- Squealer falsely claims Snowball has conspired with humans, further manipulating the animals' perception of him.
- During a public meeting, Napoleon coerces confessions from dissenters, resulting in their execution by the dogs, reinforcing his tyrannical rule.
- The original anthem "Beasts of England" is abolished, replaced by a new song deemed less meaningful to the animals.
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This quiz covers the key events and themes from Chapters 5 to 7 of 'Animal Farm.' Focused on the character developments and rising tensions among the animals, it highlights the pigs' increasing power and Mollie's betrayal. Test your recall and understanding of these crucial chapters in George Orwell's allegorical tale.
