Question

within a few weeks snowball’s plans for the windmill were fully worked out. the mechanical details came mostly from three books which had belonged to mr. jones. . . . snowball used as his study a shed which had once been used for incubators and had a smooth wooden floor, suitable for drawing on. he was closeted there for hours at a time. with his books held open by a stone, and with a piece of chalk gripped between the knuckles of his trotter, he would move rapidly to and fro, drawing in line after line and uttering little whimpers of excitement. gradually the plans grew into a complicated mass of cranks and cog - wheels, covering more than half the floor, which the other animals found completely unintelligible but very impressive.
—animal farm,
george orwell
what is the best explanation of snowball’s values?
○ he values intellectual effort and careful planning.
○ he values the connection between animals and humans.
○ he values machines more than the welfare of the animals.
○ he values the profits that can be made through trade.

Explanation:

To determine Snowball's values, we analyze the text: Snowball spends hours studying books, carefully planning the windmill (drawing detailed plans, working out mechanical details). The other options are incorrect: there's no focus on animal - human connection, the text doesn't show he values machines over animal welfare, and no mention of trade profits. So the best explanation is that he values intellectual effort and careful planning.

Answer:

He values intellectual effort and careful planning.