Question

Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm.

"And remember, comrades, your resolution must never falter. No argument must lead you astray. Never listen when they tell you that Man and the animals have a common interest, that the prosperity of the one is the prosperity of the others. It is all lies. Man serves the interests of no creature except himself. And among us animals let there be perfect unity, perfect comradeship in the struggle. All men are enemies. All animals are comrades."

At this moment there was a tremendous uproar.

What does the passage reveal about Old Major’s character? Select three options.

He is decisive.
He is naive.
He is a persuasive speaker.
He is firm in his beliefs.
He is cowardly.

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- He is decisive. — He gives clear, uncompromising commands ("your resolution must never falter," "No argument must lead you astray").
- He is a persuasive speaker. — His speech incites a "tremendous uproar," showing he moves and rallies the animals.
- He is firm in his beliefs. — He asserts strong convictions ("All men are enemies. All animals are comrades.") and refuses to accept opposing views.