Question

read the passage from animal farm. on the third sunday after snowballs expulsion, the animals were somewhat surprised to hear napoleon announce that the windmill was to be built after all. he did not give any reason for having changed his mind, but merely warned the animals that this extra task would mean very hard work, it might even be necessary to reduce their rations. what is the central idea of this passage? the animals cannot believe that snowball is gone. napoleon expects the animals to work harder and eat less. the animals do not understand why they have to build a windmill. napoleon steals ideas from snowball and pretends they are his own.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The passage focuses on Napoleon's announcement about the windmill and work/rations, not the animals' disbelief about Snowball's absence. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The passage says Napoleon announces the windmill will be built, warns of hard work and possible ration reduction. This matches the central idea of Napoleon expecting harder work and less food.
• Option 3: The passage doesn't mention the animals' lack of understanding about why to build the windmill; it's about Napoleon's demands. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The passage doesn't discuss Napoleon stealing Snowball's ideas; it's about the windmill construction and work/rations. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Napoleon expects the animals to work harder and eat less.