Question

And when they thought of how they had laboured, what discouragements they had overcome, and the enormous difference that would be made in their lives when the sails were turning and the dynamos running—when they thought of all this, their tiredness forsook them and they gambolled round and round the windmill, uttering cries of triumph. Napoleon himself, attended by his dogs and his cockerel, came down to inspect the completed work; he personally congratulated the animals on their achievement, and announced that the mill would be named Napoleon Mill.

–Animal Farm,
George Orwell

What evidence supports the theme that belief can thrive even in dire situations? Check all that apply.

“they thought of how they had laboured”
“what discouragements they had overcome”
“they gambolled round and round the windmill, uttering cries of triumph”
“Napoleon himself . . . came down to inspect the completed work”
“He . . . announced that the mill would be named Napoleon Mill”

Answer 1

Selected:
- “they thought of how they had laboured” — recalls their hard work and sustained commitment despite hardship.
- “what discouragements they had overcome” — directly shows they persisted through setbacks, so belief endured.
- “they gambolled round and round the windmill, uttering cries of triumph” — their joyful celebration shows belief and hope flourishing after struggle.

Not selected:
- “Napoleon himself . . . came down to inspect the completed work” — shows the leader’s presence, not the animals’ belief thriving.
- “He . . . announced that the mill would be named Napoleon Mill” — indicates Napoleon’s appropriation of credit; it doesn’t demonstrate the animals’ continued belief.