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 of Animal Farm (exploring themes like manipulation, fear, and totalitarian control under Napoleon), we analyze each option:

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

The dogs act as Napoleon’s enforcers, showing his use of force 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 the animals—does not support the chapter’s purpose.

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

Napoleon forces false confessions to eliminate dissent, highlighting his tyranny—supports the purpose.

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

This shows loyalty to the cause, not Napoleon’s manipulation or fear tactics—does not support the purpose.

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

Snowball is framed as an enemy, creating fear/anxiety to control the animals—supports the purpose.

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

Napoleon uses Snowball as a scapegoat to justify punishing dissent, showing his manipulation—supports the purpose.

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

This is a reaction to a specific order, not a demonstration of Napoleon’s broader control tactics—does not support the purpose.

Answer:

• 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.