Question

how does the conflict that ends in snowball’s expulsion most advance the plot?
○ it creates new ideas about what snowball will do next.
○ it propels napoleon into the position of the new leader.
○ it makes it clear why boxer trusts snowball.
○ it explains why napoleon is threatened by snowball.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the plot of "Animal Farm":

• Option 1: Snowball's expulsion doesn't focus on his future actions to advance the plot; the story shifts to Napoleon's rule. Eliminate.
• Option 2: After Snowball is expelled, Napoleon takes control as the new leader, driving the plot into his authoritarian rule. This is key to plot advancement.
• Option 3: Boxer's trust in Snowball isn't the main plot advancement from this conflict. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Explaining Napoleon's threat is background, not the main plot advancement. The expulsion's main effect is Napoleon's rise. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. It propels Napoleon into the position of the new leader.