Animal Farm, Part 6: Author’s Purpose

Question 1

Which plot events are key parts of chapter 7? Check all that apply.

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Squealer announces that the animals will no longer sing “Beasts of England.”; The animals are told that Snowball visits at night and sabotages their efforts.; Napoleon comes to an agreement with humans to sell them four hundred eggs a week.; Napoleon orders the dogs to kill several of the animals that questioned his authority.

Question 2

Which statement best infers Orwell’s purpose in writing this passage?

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The author wants to portray the ruthlessness of a dictator.

Question 3

Which literary device does Orwell most use to support his purpose in writing in this passage?

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allegory, to show similarities between the farm and the Soviet Union

Question 4

How does Clover’s response support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.

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She feels great despair, like many people in the Soviet Union.; She was wrong to think that the strong would protect the weak.; She is similar to peasants who thought that the rebellion would create a better world.

Question 5

Which statement best describes how Boxer’s response supports the author’s purpose?

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Boxer’s actions show that the working class may question authority in spite of propaganda.

Question 6

Which character responses best support the author’s purpose in chapter 7? Check all that apply.

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The dogs see to it that Napoleon’s orders are carried out.; Four pigs confess that they have been secretly meeting with Snowball.; When the animals think about Snowball, they cannot sleep in their stalls.; Three hens claim that Snowball incited them to disobey Napoleon’s orders.; When the hens learn that they have to give up their eggs, they become upset.

Animal Farm, Part 6: Author’s Purpose Answers

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