Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
"charge of Number 6 shot into the darkness. The pellets buried themselves in the wall of the barn and the meeting broke up hurriedly. Everyone fled to his own sleeping-place. The birds jumped onto their perches, the animals settled down in the straw, and the whole farm was asleep in a moment."
Why does old Major sing the song "Beasts of England"?
A. The song was his mother's favorite.
B. The song came back to him in a dream.
C. He wants to teach the animals history.
D. He believes that he should be the animals' leader.
Answer (2)
Old Major sings "Beasts of England" to inspire the animals and teach them about their shared history and struggles. The song symbolizes their desire for freedom and unity against oppression. This act positions him as a leader in their movement towards liberation. ;
Old Major sings "Beasts of England" to inspire the animals and teach them about their shared history and aspirations for freedom. This song symbolizes their collective struggles and unites them against oppression. The chosen answer is C: He wants to teach the animals history.
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