Question

read the excerpt from chapter 6 of animal farm
all that year the animals worked like slaves. but they
were happy in their work, they grudged no effort or
sacrifice, well aware that everything that they did was
for the benefit of themselves and those of their kind
who would come after them, and not for a pack of idle,
thieving human beings.
what statement best explains how the pacing reveals
character in this passage?
the passage describes a year in which the animals
work extremely hard but feel a sense of
accomplishment.
the passage describes a short period of time, and
symbolizes all of the characters’ abrupt changes.
the passage describes a year in which many
characters show continued resistance to change.
the passage describes several important plot
events that happen within a short period of time.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt says the animals worked like slaves but were happy as their work benefited themselves and their kind (not humans). This matches the idea of working hard and feeling accomplishment.
• Option 2: The passage describes a year (long period), not a short time, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: The excerpt shows the animals are content with their work for their own benefit, not resistant to change, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: The passage describes a year (long period) of work, not several plot events in a short time, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

The passage describes a year in which the animals work extremely hard but feel a sense of accomplishment.