YEAR 6 LITERATURE - ANIMAL FARM CHAPTER 7 QUIZ

Why did the hens rebel?

• Napoleon ordered them to surrender their eggs for sale.

• They wanted to keep their eggs.

• They were unhappy with the food supply.

• They were influenced by Snowball.

What happened when the dogs tried to grab Boxer?

• Boxer pinned one dog under his hoof until Napoleon told him to let it go.

• Boxer ran away.

• The dogs were successful in grabbing Boxer.

• Boxer fought back and won.

In not more than three sentences, summarize Chapter 7 of Animal Farm.

Answer explanation

Summary of Chapter 7:

In Chapter 7, the farm experiences a harsh winter, leading to food shortages and hunger among the animals. Napoleon contracts to sell the hens' eggs, sparking a rebellion among them, which is quickly suppressed by cutting off their food. Rumors about Snowball’s betrayal are spread, creating paranoia. Napoleon stages public executions of animals accused of conspiring with Snowball. This marks a dark shift, with fear and oppression taking hold. As morale declines, the anthem "Beasts of England" is banned, symbolizing the end of the rebellion's ideals.

What was the reason for the food shortage on Animal Farm during the winter?

• Harsh winter and failed potato crop.

• Poor management by the animals.

• Snowball's sabotage.

• Lack of cooperation among animals.

How did Napoleon plan to solve the farm's food shortage?

• By selling the hens' eggs.

• By asking for help from neighboring farms.

• By reducing the food rations.

• By increasing production.

How did the human farmers react to the food shortages at Animal Farm?

• They spread rumors about the animals suffering from famine.

• They offered to help the animals.

• They ignored the situation.

• They celebrated the animals' misfortunes.

What contract did Napoleon make regarding the hens' eggs?

• He agreed to sell 400 eggs per week.

• He promised to keep the eggs for the winter.

• He decided to give them to the humans.

• He wanted to increase the number of eggs sold.

How did the hens respond to Napoleon’s order about their eggs?

• They rebelled by smashing their eggs.

• They complied without question.

• They protested peacefully.

• They ignored the order.

How did Napoleon react to the hens' rebellion?

• He ordered their food supply to be cut off.

• He negotiated with them.

• He punished them lightly.

• He ignored their rebellion.

What was the punishment for any animal caught giving food to the hens?

• Death.

• A warning.

• Imprisonment.

• A fine.