Chapter 7

Question 1

What is the state of the farm in Chapter 7?

Answer 1

The farm faces a harsh winter, food shortages, and difficult conditions, leading to inceased suffering for the animals

Question 2

How does Napoleon handle the food shortage?

Answer 2

Napoleon increases the animals’ workload and uses Squelear to convince them that they are better off than when Mr Jones was in Jones was in charge, despite the shortages

Question 3

What is the significance of the confessions and executions in Chapter 7?

Answer 3

Napoleon has animals executed after they confess to being traitors, falsely accused of being conspiring with Snowball, as a way to solidify his control through fear

Question 4

How does Squelear manipulate the animals’ perception of the executions?

Answer 4

Squelear justifie the executions by telling the animals that Snowball was secretly a spy all along and that the executions were necessary for the safety of the farm

Question 5

What happens to the starving hens?

Answer 5

The hens protest Napoleon’s decision to sell the eggs to human, leading to a rebellion. Napoleon quashes the rebellion, punishing the hens and asserting his control