chapter 9

• What do the animals begin to rebuild?

  The windmill
• How does Boxer respond to his injury?

  He refuses to leave his work
• What does Clover do for Boxer?

  She makes him a poultice for his hoof
• What changes are observed in Boxer’s condition?

  His coat is less shiny and strength diminished
• What is Boxer’s goal before retiring?

  To see the windmill off to a good start
• At what age can horses retire on Animal Farm?

  At the age of twelve
• What is the current state of food on the farm?

  Food is growing scarce
• Who receives reduced rations on the farm?

  All animals except pigs and dogs
• What does Squealer claim about the rations compared to Mr. Jones's time?

  They exceed those under Mr. Jones
• What does Napoleon command when the sows give birth?

  To build a schoolhouse for their education
• What are Spontaneous Demonstrations?

  Events where animals march and listen to speeches
• How do the sheep respond to complaints during Spontaneous Demonstrations?

  They drown out complaints with chants
• What political change occurs in April on Animal Farm?

  Animal Farm is declared a republic
• Who becomes president of Animal Farm?

  Napoleon becomes president
• What new information is revealed about Snowball?

  He fought on Jones's side in the battle
• How do the animals react to the new story about Snowball?

  They placidly accept the new story
• Who returns to the farm and spreads stories about Sugarcandy Mountain?

  Moses the raven
• What do the pigs do about Moses's stories?

  They officially denounce the stories
• What happens when Boxer collapses while working?

  The animals rush to tell Squealer
• What do the pigs announce about Boxer’s condition?

  They will bring him to a human hospital
• What does Benjamin discover about the cart for Boxer?

  It is labeled for a glue maker
• How do the animals react when they learn the truth about Boxer?

  They panic and cry out for him to escape
• What does Squealer announce after Boxer’s supposed death?

  That Boxer died praising Animal Farm
• What does Squealer claim about the rumors of Boxer going to a glue factory?

  They are false; it was a misunderstanding
• How do the animals feel after Napoleon's speech about Boxer?

  They feel completely soothed
• What happens after Napoleon's speech?

  A delivery from the grocer arrives
• What do the animals suspect about the pigs after the delivery?

  That the pigs bought whisky with unknown money
• What do the animals feel about the windmill rebuilding process?

  They feel weary and weak
• What does Boxer's character represent in the story?

  Hard work and loyalty
• What is Squealer's role in the story?

  To manipulate information for the pigs
• What does Napoleon's leadership style imply?

  It is authoritarian and self-serving
• How does propaganda affect the animals' beliefs?

  It shapes their perceptions and loyalty
• What themes are portrayed through betrayal and loyalty?

  The struggle for power and trust
• What does Sugarcandy Mountain symbolize?

  The false hope and escapism
• What are the consequences of the animals' ignorance?

  They are manipulated and exploited by pigs
• How is the relationship between pigs and other animals portrayed?

  Pigs dominate and control the other animals
• What do power dynamics on Animal Farm reveal?

  The corruption of ideals and leadership
• What did members of the revolutionary era in Russia expect to receive?

  Compensation for their sacrifices
• How did the quality of life change for the average citizen during the revolutionary era?

  It continued to decline
• What does Orwell use Boxer’s death to criticize?

  Totalitarian rule