Question

Every Monday Mr. Whymper visited the farm as had been arranged. He was a sly-looking little man with side whiskers, a solicitor in a very small way of business, but sharp enough to have realized earlier than anyone else that Animal Farm would need a broker and that the commissions would be worth having. The animals watched his coming and going with a kind of dread, and avoided him as much as possible.
–Animal Farm,
George Orwell

Which statement best identifies Mr. Whymper’s motivation for visiting the farm?

He is inspired by their rebellion and wants to learn from them.
He sees an opportunity to make money and wants to discuss business.
He is afraid of their power and wants to see what they have planned.
He is disturbed by how the farm is changing and wants to discuss the future.

Answer 1

He sees an opportunity to make money and wants to discuss business.
- The passage calls him a solicitor who realizes Animal Farm will need a broker and that commissions would be worth having, showing his financial motive.