Question

Which statement best summarizes the author’s overall reason for writing chapter 7?

A. Orwell reveals how both Stalin and Napoleon cast blame on outside forces for problems they created themselves.

B. Orwell uses Snowball’s expulsion and role as a scapegoat to symbolize Trotsky, whom Stalin had driven from power during the Russian Revolution.

C. Orwell demonstrates that most animals lack intelligence by showing how those on Animal Farm cannot run the farm efficiently or feed themselves.

D. Orwell draws a parallel between Stalin’s Great Purge and the deaths of a number of animals as an example of how dictators use fear to maintain power.

Answer 1

D. Orwell draws a parallel between Stalin’s Great Purge and the deaths of a number of animals as an example of how dictators use fear to maintain power.

Step-by-step explanation:

Snowball, who plays Stalin's role, kills the animals that show any sign of rebellious attitude. Snowball orders his fierce dogs to attack Boxer; and to kill both the hens who have been against laying more eggs and some pigs. In this way, Snowball has made himself sure that noone ,out of fear, will react against him.

Answer 2

D. Orwell draws a parallel between Stalin’s Great Purge and the deaths of a number of animals as an example of how dictators use fear to maintain power

Step-by-step explanation: