Question

read the passage from animal farm. and the behaviour of the cat was somewhat peculiar. it was soon noticed that when there was work to be done the cat could never be found. she would vanish for hours on end, and then reappear at meal - times, or in the evening after work was over, as though nothing had happened. but she always made such excellent excuses, and purred so affectionately, that it was impossible not to believe in her good intentions. what is the central idea of this passage? the cat is hungry. the cat means well. the cat is lazy. the cat is ignorant.

Explanation:

The passage describes the cat's behavior of disappearing during work and reappearing at meal - times or after work, but also mentions that it makes good excuses and purrs affectionately, leading to the conclusion that it has good intentions. The other options: “The cat is hungry” is not supported as the main idea (it only reappears at meals but the focus is on intentions); “The cat is lazy” is not the main point as the passage emphasizes its good intentions despite the work - avoiding behavior; “The cat is ignorant” has no support in the passage.

Answer:

B. The cat means well.