Propaganda Definitions
A person blamed for the mistakes, faults, or problems of others.
Scapegoating
Boxer's maxim of "Napoleon is always right" and never questioning what he does.
Blind followers
Who supported the windmill?
Snowball
How did the animals prove to Wymper that they weren't starving?
They filled the storage bins with sand then put food on top.
False, the wind destroyed it
Individuals who believe in and support an individual or cause without doubt or question; often choose not to see or believe faults.
Blind followers
Snowball being blamed for destroying the windmill and everything else that goes wrong on the farm.
Scapegoating
What does Napoleon do to Snowball?
His guard dogs chase him and he is exiled
What did Napoleon do to the animals who confessed?
His dogs slaughtered them
The hens rebelled by flying up to the rafters to lay their eggs.
True
Creates the belief that everyone is supporting the belief or action in question; this makes it seem attractive, valuable, or right.
Bandwagon
"...with his nine huge dogs frisking round him and uttering growls that sent shivers down all the animals' spines."
Blind Followers, Threatening Violence, or Scapegoating
Threatening Violence
What is Napoleon's first violation of Old Major's speech?
Engaging in trade
Which farm is Snowball hiding out on?
None
Minimus creates a poem that praises Napoleon.
True
Half-lies or complete mistruths may be presented as facts to mislead people.
Spreading misinformation
"Snowball was in league with Jones from the very start! He was Jones's secret agent all the time. It has been proven by documents which he left behind him..."
Spreading Misinformation, Creating Uncertainty, or Threatening Violence
Spreading Misinformation
Why is it okay that the pigs sleep in a bed according to Squealer?
There are no sheets on the bed and a bed is only somewhere to sleep
Who did Napoleon say he would never sell the timber to?
Frederick
Squealer tells the animals that Napoleon is dying because of The Battle of the Windmill.
False, they think he is dying because he was hungover
Makes people question their understanding of a situation.
Creating uncertainty
"Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed, comrades?"
Bandwagon, Spreading Misinformation, or Creating Uncertainty
Creating Uncertainty
Which animal first begins to question how the rules were written?
Clover
What does Pilkington say to Napoleon when they ask for his help during The Battle of the Windmill?
"Serves you right"
Napoleon received a cash payment from fellow farm owners.
False, he received a payment only from Frederick which later turned out to be counterfeit