Question

read the excerpt from chapter 10 of animal farm. he did not believe, he said, that any of the old suspicions still lingered, but certain changes had been made recently in the routine of the farm which should have the effect of promoting confidence still further. hitherto the animals on the farm had had a rather foolish custom of addressing one another as \comrade.\ this was to be suppressed. there had also been a very strange custom, whose origin was unknown, of marching every sunday morning past a boar’s skull which was nailed to a post in the garden. this, too, would be suppressed, and the skull had already been buried. his visitors might have observed, too, the green flag which flew from the masthead. if so, they would perhaps have noted that the white hoof and horn with which it had previously been marked had now been removed. it would be a plain green flag from now onwards. which statement best describes how the passage illustrates a satirical reversal? it shows how the original principles of animal farm have adapted naturally with the times. it shows how the animals have decided together that their rebellion was misguided. it shows how angry the animals have become with the way the farm is organized. it shows how the original principles and rituals of animal farm have been completely suppressed.

Explanation:

To determine the best answer, we analyze the concept of satirical reversal (where original ideals/rituals are reversed). The excerpt shows suppression of original Animal Farm customs (addressing as "Comrade", marching past the skull, original flag design).

• First option: Claims principles "adapted naturally"—but the changes are suppressions, not natural adaptation. Eliminate.
• Second option: Says animals decided rebellion was misguided—text shows top - down suppression, not animal consensus. Eliminate.
• Third option: Focuses on animals’ anger—text emphasizes changes in rituals/principles, not animal anger. Eliminate.
• Fourth option: States original principles/rituals are "completely suppressed"—matches the suppression of "Comrade" address, skull - marching, and flag changes.

Answer:

D. It shows how the original principles and rituals of Animal Farm have been completely suppressed.