Read the passage from chapter 1 of Animal Farm.

Question

"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

The passage reveals the following about Old Major's character:

1. He is a persuasive speaker. - His ability to rally the animals and encourage them to unite against their common enemy indicates his skill in persuasion.

2. He is firm in his beliefs. - His strong assertions about the nature of humans and the necessity for unity among animals demonstrate that he is unwavering in his convictions.

3. He is decisive. - Old Major’s clear directives and strong call to action show his decisiveness in leading the animals towards a collective purpose.

So the correct options are: He is a persuasive speaker, He is firm in his beliefs, and He is decisive.