Question

read the passage, then answer the question that follows. it was about this time that the pigs suddenly moved into the farmhouse and took up their residence there. again the animals seemed to remember that a resolution against this had been passed in the early days, and again squealer was able to convince them that this was not the case. it was absolutely necessary, he said, that the pigs, who were the brains of the farm, should have a quiet place to work in. --animal farm, george orwell which inferences about squealers motivation for using propaganda does the passage support? check all that apply. ☐ he truly believes what he is saying. ☐ he lies to keep the other animals from rebelling. ☐ he does not want to lose his position of power and comfort. ☐ he wants to enjoy privileges that the other animals do not have. ☐ he wants to keep the farm running as smoothly as possible.

Explanation:

• "He truly believes what he is saying": The passage shows Squealer is manipulating the animals, so he doesn't truly believe it. Eliminate.
• "He lies to keep the other animals from rebelling": By convincing them the pigs' move is necessary, he prevents rebellion. This fits.
• "He does not want to lose his position of power and comfort": The pigs taking the farmhouse gives them comfort and maintains their power. This fits.
• "He wants to enjoy privileges that the other animals do not have": The pigs moving into the farmhouse is a privilege the other animals don't have, and Squealer's propaganda supports this. This fits.
• "He wants to keep the farm running as smoothly as possible": The passage focuses on the pigs' self - interest, not the farm's smooth running. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. He lies to keep the other animals from rebelling, C. He does not want to lose his position of power and comfort, D. He wants to enjoy privileges that the other animals do not have