Chapter 7 Quiz

Why did the animals struggle to rebuild the windmill?

• The humans kept attacking the farm.

• The winter was harsh, and they had to collect more stone.

• Napoleon refused to let them work.

• The animals were too discouraged to continue.

What excuse did the human farmers give for the windmill’s destruction?

• They claimed Snowball had destroyed it.

• They said the animals had sabotaged it.

• They claimed the walls were too thin.

• They believed it was struck by lightning.

How did Napoleon deceive the outside world about food shortages?

• He had Squealer give inspiring speeches.

• He forced the animals to lie about the rations.

• He ordered the food bins to be filled with sand and covered with grain.

• He threatened Mr. Whymper to stay silent.

What caused the hens to rebel?

• Napoleon ordered them to lay eggs in winter.

• Napoleon made a deal to sell 400 eggs a week.

• The dogs attacked them.

• Their coops were destroyed in the cold weather.

How did Napoleon punish the hens for their rebellion?

• He starved them and forbade any animal from helping them.

• He ordered them to be executed.

• He sent them to another farm.

• He had their eggs crushed.

What was the official reason given for the death of the hens?

• They died from starvation.

• They were executed for treason.

• They froze to death in the barn.

• They died of coccidiosis.

Where was Snowball rumored to be hiding?

• In the farmhouse with Napoleon

• In a cave outside the farm

• On one of the neighboring farms, Foxwood or Pinchfield

• In the woods near the farm

What event seemed to influence Napoleon’s decision about selling the timber?

• He wanted to make peace with both farmers.

• Whenever he leaned toward Frederick, Snowball was said to be at Foxwood, and vice versa.

• He was afraid of being tricked.

• He was planning to keep the timber for himself.

How did the animals react to the rumors that Snowball was sneaking onto the farm at night?

• A. They set traps to catch him.

• B. They believed the stories and became paranoid.

• C. They ignored the rumors.

• D. They searched the farm but found no evidence.

What evidence did the animals have that Snowball was causing problems on the farm?

• Napoleon claimed to smell his tracks everywhere.

• They saw Snowball stealing food.

• Whymper caught Snowball in the act.

• Squealer read them a letter from Snowball.