AF Chapter 7

Front

What hardship do the animals face during the winter?

Back

They face hunger, cold, and cruel working conditions.

Front

Why do the animals hide the food shortage from Mr. Whymper?

Back

Napoleon wants to keep a false image of success for the outside world.

Front

Capitulated in the sentence: “For five days the hens held out, then they capitulated and went back to their nesting boxes.”

Back

Surrendered

Front

How does Orwell use setting to influence the plot in this chapter?

Back

The harsh winter conditions increase the animals' suffering and desperation.

Front

What is the significance of the animals believing Snowball is sneaking into the farm at night?

Back

It reinforces the animals’ fear and justifies Napoleon’s power.

Front

How does the author contrast Napoleon’s and Boxer’s points of view in this chapter?

Back

Boxer questions the truth about Snowball, while Napoleon insists he is a traitor.

Front

stupefied

"'Did we not see for ourselves how he attempted−fortunately without success−to get us defeated and destroyed at the Battle of the Cowshed?'  

The animals were stupefied. This was a wickedness far outdoing Snowball's destruction of the windmill."

Back

Shocked

Front

How is Napoleon’s character developed in this chapter?

Back

He becomes increasingly tyrannical and feared by using violence and lies.

Front

What is the most likely purpose of the hens’ rebellion?

Back

To protest being forced to give up their eggs.

Front

How does Squealer manipulate the animals’ memories of the Battle of the Cowshed?

Back

He presents fake documents and retells the story to make Snowball seem like a traitor.