Question

which character responses best support the author’s purpose in chapter 7? check all that apply. the dogs see to it that napoleon’s orders are carried out. the humans do not believe that snowball destroyed the windmill. four pigs confess that they have been secretly meeting with snowball. the other animals find inspiration in boxer’s refrain, “i will work harder!” 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.

Explanation:

To determine which character responses support the author’s purpose in chapter 7 (assuming this is from Animal Farm), we analyze the context of Napoleon’s tyranny and manipulation:

1. “The dogs see to it that Napoleon’s orders are carried out.”

The dogs act as Napoleon’s enforcers, showing his use of fear/violence to maintain control—supports the theme of authoritarian rule.

1. “The humans do not believe that Snowball destroyed the windmill.”

This focuses on human skepticism, not Napoleon’s manipulation of animals—does not support the author’s purpose (exploring animal oppression).

1. “Four pigs confess that they have been secretly meeting with Snowball.”

Confessions under coercion (by the dogs) show Napoleon’s false accusations and manipulation to eliminate dissent—supports the theme of tyranny.

1. “The other animals find inspiration in Boxer’s refrain, ‘I will work harder!’”

Boxer’s blind loyalty reinforces Napoleon’s exploitation (he uses Boxer’s dedication to justify harsh demands)—supports the critique of blind obedience under tyranny.

1. “When the animals think about Snowball, they cannot sleep in their stalls.”

This focuses on animals’ fear of Snowball (due to Napoleon’s propaganda), but the primary purpose of chapter 7 is Napoleon’s purge/control, not just fear of Snowball—less direct support.

1. “Three hens claim that Snowball incited them to disobey Napoleon’s orders.”

The hens’ false confession (under pressure) shows Napoleon’s use of scapegoating (Snowball) to punish dissent—supports his manipulation.

1. “When the hens learn that they have to give up their eggs, they become upset.”

This is about the hens’ reaction to a specific order, not Napoleon’s broader manipulation/purge in chapter 7—less relevant to the chapter’s core purpose.

• The dogs enforcing Napoleon’s orders show his authoritarian control.
• Pigs confessing (under coercion) highlight Napoleon’s false accusations to eliminate dissent.
• Animals finding inspiration in Boxer’s refrain shows blind obedience enabling tyranny.
• Hens claiming Snowball incited disobedience show scapegoating to punish dissent.

Answer:

• The dogs see to it that Napoleon’s orders are carried out.
• Four pigs confess that they have been secretly meeting with Snowball.
• The other animals find inspiration in Boxer’s refrain, “I will work harder!”
• Three hens claim that Snowball incited them to disobey Napoleon’s orders.