ANIMAL FARM
Napoleon convinced the animals that Snowball's _____ was meant to trick them—in the battle, Snowball was actually fighting for Mr. Jones.
precinct
stratagem
complicity
demeanour
The answer is stratagem because the definition of stratagemis, to have a plan or a scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end. Or to having a skill in devising plans or schemes, or it is used to be cunning.