Why does whiteman choose to present these ideas as questions ?

What words or phrases you to recognize the historical context of the line 7

Which detail from the text best demonstrates the effect of totalitarianism on the animals? "progress was made in the dry frosty weather that followed." "it had been decided to build the walls three feet thick." "they were always cold, and usually hungry as well." "for a long time the quarry was full of snowdrifts and nothing could be done."

Answer the question on the screen plzzz