Animal Farm Study Guide Chapters 6-9

What did Napoleon decide to do to get supplies for the windmill?

He engages in trade with humans and other surrounding farms, selling hay, wheat, and eggs to earn money in order to obtain supplies.

Which seasons pass in Chapter 6?

Autumn and winter pass.

Who is Mr. Whymper?

He is a solicitor who acts as the intermediary between Animal Farm and the outside world.

Why do human beings hate Animal Farm?

They hate it because it threatens their control over their own workers.

Why do human beings respect Animal Farm?

They respect its efficiency and success.

How have the Seven Commandments changed?

They are subtly altered to justify the pigs' actions.

How is Snowball used as a scapegoat?

He is blamed for all problems on the farm, including the destruction of the windmill.

How much work are the animals doing now?

They work 60-hour weeks and are forced to work harder under threat of reduced rations.

How is the windmill destroyed?

By a storm, but Napoleon blames Snowball to maintain his power.

What happens after the four pigs and many other animals confess their crimes?

They are executed by Napoleon’s dogs.

What is the animals’ reaction to the executions?

They are horrified and confused but believe it must be necessary.

What is Squealer’s reason for abolishing 'Beasts of England'?

He claims it is no longer needed because the rebellion is complete.

What did Napoleon plan to do to get more grain for Animal Farm?

He plans to sell timber and increase trade with humans.

What did the hens do to protest the selling of their eggs?

They smashed their eggs by dropping them from the rafters.

How does Napoleon force the hens to end their protest?

He starves them until several die.

What does Squealer accuse Snowball of?

Working with Jones and being a traitor from the start.

Why does Boxer look at Napoleon when attacked by the dogs?

He is loyal to Napoleon and looks for his approval.

What is the significance of the animals killing each other?

It goes against the principles of Animalism.

What are the privileges now enjoyed by the pigs?

They drink alcohol, wear ribbons on Sundays, and have better food.

How was Napoleon elected as president of the new Republic?

He was the only candidate and was elected unanimously.

How did the pigs use Boxer’s death?

They claimed his dying words were 'Napoleon is always right' to inspire others.

Describe the whisky incident.

The pigs get drunk and suffer hangovers; Orwell adds humor to show their hypocrisy.

Why must rations be reduced again on the farm?

Rations must be reduced because resources are scarce while the pigs continue to take more for themselves.

Why did the hens have so few chicks?

The hens had few chicks because limited food resulted in many eggs failing to hatch.

What privileges do the pigs enjoy in the new society?

The pigs enjoy privileges such as drinking alcohol, wearing ribbons on Sundays, and having better food.

How was the president of the new Republic chosen?

Napoleon is the only candidate for president and is elected unanimously.

How did the pigs exploit Boxer's death?

The pigs claimed Boxer's dying words were 'Napoleon is always right' to motivate the other animals to work harder.