Question

The animals were shocked beyond measure to learn that even Snowball could be guilty of such an action. There was a cry of indignation, and everyone began thinking out ways of catching Snowball if he should ever come back. Almost immediately the footprints of a pig were discovered in the grass at a little distance from the knoll. They could only be traced for a few yards, but appeared to lead to a hole in the hedge. Napoleon snuffed deeply at them and pronounced them to be Snowball's. He gave it as his opinion that Snowball had probably come from the direction of Foxwood Farm.

–Animal Farm,
George Orwell

What evidence best supports the inference that Napoleon is falsely accusing Snowball of destroying the windmill? Check all that apply.

“The animals were shocked beyond measure to learn that even Snowball could be guilty of such an action.”
“There was a cry of indignation.”
“Almost immediately the footprints of a pig were discovered in the grass.”
“everyone began thinking out ways of catching Snowball if he should ever come back”
“Napoleon snuffed deeply at them and pronounced them to be Snowball's.”

Answer 1

Select:
- “Almost immediately the footprints of a pig were discovered in the grass.”
- “Napoleon snuffed deeply at them and pronounced them to be Snowball's.”

Explanation: The footprints appearing "almost immediately" suggests they were planted, and Napoleon's quick, authoritative pronouncement shows he blames Snowball without real proof—together supporting the inference that he is falsely accusing Snowball.