Animal Farm Questions Ch. 7-8

Questions and Answers

Why did hens have to give up their eggs?

Napoleon needed the assets to sell to get money for food to feed the animals.

How has Snowball's role been changed by the end of chapter 6?

Napoleon and Squealer have convinced the animals that Snowball had been in with the humans against them from the start.

Why did Napoleon begin executing the animals?

He wanted to keep them in fear to stop any rebellion against him.

Whom did Boxer blame for the executions? What was his solution?

He blamed it on some fault in themselves and believed the solution was to work harder. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the animals sing the 'Beast of England' song slowly and mournfully as they were gathered on the knoll?

They mourned the lost comrades and life on the farm was not as they had hoped after the rebellion. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the singing of the 'Beast of England' banned?

It reminded the animals of the original idea of the revolution. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways has Napoleon set himself apart from the other animals?

He had titles like our leader, Comrade Napoleon, lived in separate quarters, was not seen in public often, had guards, and held ceremonies for his birthday. Signup and view all the answers

How did Frederick cheat on Napoleon?

Frederick paid Napoleon with forged bank notes. Signup and view all the answers

What moved the animals to attack Frederick and his men at the battle of the Windmill?

The men blew up the animals' Windmill. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Comrade Napoleon dying?

He had apparently had too much whiskey and was hungover, not dying. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hens and Eggs

Hens were required to give up their eggs to generate revenue for purchasing food due to shortages.

Snowball's Reputation

By the end of chapter 6, Napoleon and Squealer manipulated perceptions, framing Snowball as a traitor aligned with humans from the beginning.

Executions

Napoleon began to execute animals as a method of instilling fear, aiming to prevent potential uprisings against his authority.

Boxer’s Response

Boxer blamed the executions on a personal shortcoming, believing the animals needed to work harder to remedy the situation.

Mourning and Song

The animals sang "Beast of England" slowly and mournfully as a tribute to lost comrades and unfulfilled hopes for the farm's future.

Ban on the Song

"Beast of England" was banned because it evoked memories of the revolution's original ideals, which contradicted the current regime.

Napoleon's Separation

Napoleon distinguished himself from other animals through unique titles, isolation in private quarters, limited public appearances, personal guards, and birthday celebrations.

Frederick’s Deceit

Frederick deceived Napoleon by paying with forged banknotes for timber, betraying the trust established between them.

Battle of the Windmill

The animals were incited to attack Frederick and his men after they destroyed the Windmill, inciting anger and revenge.

Napoleon's Condition

Instead of dying, Napoleon was merely suffering from a hangover due to excessive whiskey consumption.

Description

Test your knowledge of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' with these flashcards covering chapters 7 and 8. Explore significant events, character developments, and key themes as you delve deeper into the narrative and its implications.