Question

1. read the following passage from page 45:

\mollie was late for work every morning and excused herself by saying that she had overslept, and she complained of mysterious pains, although her appetite was excellent. on every kind of pretext she would run away from work and go to the drinking pool where she would stand foolishly gazing at her own reflection in the water.\
what is the best meaning of \pretext\ as it is used in this passage?
a. advantage
b. excuse
c. principle
d. weakness

1. what does benjamins perspective on pages 50 - 51 reveal about his character?

a. he thinks the animals are in complete control of the farm.
b. he feels the animals are now better off under new leadership.
c. he believes the rebellion has solved all the animals problems.
d. he thinks life will always be miserable no matter who is in charge.

1. what does boxer’s new maxim,

apoleon is always right\ (56), reveal about his character?
a. he is hesitant to believe squealers fallacies.
b. he believes napoleon is a better leader than snowball.
c. he is terrified of napoleon and will say anything to please him.
d. he is loyal to whoever is in charge and doesnt think for himself.

1. napoleon’s interactions with the dogs reveal that he is motivated to educate the young because...

a. he is kind - hearted.
b. he is a fair and righteous leader
c. he seizes opportunities to advance his power
d. he understands how education prevents corruption

Explanation:

1. In the passage, Mollie uses excuses like oversleeping or mysterious pains to avoid work. "Pretext" here refers to such an excuse to avoid a duty.
2. In Animal Farm, Benjamin the donkey is a cynical, pessimistic character who believes hardship is constant for animals, no matter who leads.
3. Boxer's maxim shows his unthinking loyalty to authority; he submits fully to Napoleon without questioning, rather than acting out of fear or preference over Snowball.
4. Napoleon raises the dogs to be his personal enforcers, using their training to consolidate and expand his power over the farm, not out of kindness or a sense of justice.

Answer:

1. B. excuse
2. D. He thinks life will always be miserable no matter who is in charge.
3. D. He is loyal to whoever is in charge and doesn't think for himself.
4. C. he seizes opportunities to advance his power