Question

Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that the farm is a symbol for Russia and the events surrounding the Russian Revolution? “Three nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. His body was buried at the foot of the orchard.” “Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life.” “They did not know when the Rebellion predicted by Major would take place, they had no reason for thinking that it would be within their own lifetime . . .” “Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr. Jones was breeding up for sale.”

Answer 1

D. “Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr. Jones was breeding up for sale.”

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Answer 2

The book “Animal Farm” , written by George Orwell , is the animal fable that is a mockery of the Russian communism system. After the death of Major, the pigs assumed the power over the farm since they believed themselves the most intelligent of the animals. Of these pigs the struggle for power was between Napoleon and Snowball, just like in Russia the struggle was between Trotsky and Stalin.

Question: Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that the farm is a symbol for Russia and the events surrounding the Russian Revolution?

Answer: D. “Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr. Jones was breeding up for sale.”