Question 7 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10 A
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm.Except through Whymper, there was as yet no contact between Animal Farm and the outside world, but there were constant rumours that Napoleon was about to enter into a definite business agreement either with Mr. Pilkington of Foxwood or with Mr. Frederick of Pinchfield—but never, it was noticed, with both simultaneously.
Answer
A
The quickening pace of the text gives the reader details that explain how Whymper provides contact between Animal Farm and the outside world.
B
The quickening pace of the text allows the reader to gain insight into why Napoleon avoids contact with the outside world.
C
The slowing pace of the text reveals that Napoleon is doing business with Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Frederick.
D
The slowing pace of the text reveals details suggesting that even the rumors about Napoleon are probably propaganda.