Question

the passage from animal farm.
this time there occurred a strange incident which
yone was able to understand. one night at
twelve oclock there was a loud crash in the yard,
the animals rushed out of their stalls. it was a
t night. at the foot of the end wall of the big barn,
the seven commandments were written, there
ladder broken in two pieces. squealer, temporarily
d, was sprawling beside it, and near at hand
lay a lantern, a paint - brush, and an overturned
white paint. the dogs immediately made a ring
squealer, and escorted him back to the
ouse as soon as he was able to walk. none of the
s could form any idea as to what this meant,
old benjamin, who nodded his muzzle with a
ng air, and seemed to understand, but would say
.
which statement best summarizes the theme of this
passage?
it is important to update the rules every so often to
keep up with changing times.
it is important not to speak out against those in
charge; otherwise, you risk consequences.
some cannot recognize that they are being
oppressed and lied to, even when faced with it
firsthand.
unusual incidents that happen at night are best left
to be solved by the elders in the community.

Explanation:

The passage describes Squealer (a propagandist pig) breaking the commandment stone, with tools for altering rules nearby—evidence of lying and oppression. Most animals cannot grasp this, while only Benjamin seems to understand but stays silent. This aligns with the theme of unrecognized oppression/lies.

Answer:

C. Some cannot recognize that they are being oppressed and lied to, even when faced with it firsthand.