Question

what does the following line of text reveal about the pigs?
\the pigs now revealed that during the past three months they had
taught themselves to read and write from an old spelling book which
had belonged to mr. joness children\ (p. 23) (rl 8 3)

a. the pigs have spent considerable time and energy preparing
for the revolution.

b. the pigs are more committed to the revolution than the other
animals.

c. the pigs believed that learning to read was the only way to get
the other animals to respect them as leaders.

d. the pigs have already become smarter than mr. joness children
by learning how to read.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The pigs taught themselves to read/write over three months, showing they invested time/energy (preparing for revolution - as literacy could help organize/lead).
• Option B: The text doesn't compare their commitment to other animals.
• Option C: No info about "only way to get respect" is given.
• Option D: The text is about learning, not avoiding work.

So A is correct as the self - teaching over three months implies preparation for revolution.

Answer:

A. The pigs have spent considerable time and energy preparing for the revolution.