Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm . Afterwards Squealer made a round of the farm and set the animals’ minds at rest. He assured them that the resolution against engaging in trade and using money had never been passed, or even suggested. It was pure imagination, probably traceable in the beginning to lies circulated by Snowball. A few animals still felt faintly doubtful, but Squealer asked them shrewdly, "Are you certain that this is not something that you have dreamed, comrades?" What are Squealer’s motivations for mentioning Snowball in this context? Choose three correct answers.
Answer
A
He wants to control the other animals by telling the truth.
B
He wants to prove to the other animals that he is powerful.
C
He wants to undermine Snowball’s credibility by mentioning him.
D
He wants to suppress a potential uprising of the animals.
E
He wants to distract the animals from learning the truth.
Explanation
Squealer denies that the resolution ever existed and suggests it was a lie spread by Snowball. Blaming Snowball undermines his credibility and distracts the animals from the truth about the pigs’ decision to trade. By keeping the animals confused and doubtful of their own memories, Squealer also helps prevent them from organizing against the pigs, suppressing a potential uprising.
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