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:

To determine the central idea, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as the passage focuses on Napoleon's announcement about the windmill and work/rations, not the animals' disbelief about Snowball's absence.
• The second option matches: The passage states Napoleon announces the windmill will be built, warns of hard work, and possible ration reduction (meaning eat less), so he expects harder work and less food.
• The third option is incorrect; the passage doesn't emphasize the animals' confusion about why to build the windmill, but rather Napoleon's demands.
• The fourth option is incorrect as the passage doesn't mention stealing ideas from Snowball.

Answer:

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