Animal Farm: Chapter 7 & 8

Chapter 7

1. Why does Napoleon order that the hens’ eggs be sold? What happens when the hens rebel?
2. Why do apparently innocent animals confess to being traitors? How do the animals react to the executions?
3. Who does Boxer blame for the executions? What does he vow to do?

Chapter 8

1. What other names are given to Napoleon? What is your reaction to these titles? Explain.
2. Describe the scandal surrounding the sale of the wood pile. Give your interpretation of the changing stories involving Pilkington and Frederick.
3. How does another Commandment change at the end of the chapter? Explain the importance.

Chapter 7 & 8: Paragraph Response
One of the big problems of the animals on Animal Farm is that they are ignorant. This is true for the working animals and the pigs. How has ignorance made Animal Farm a political satire? Find evidence.