Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 English II CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the passage from Animal Farm . Old Benjamin, the donkey, seemed quite unchanged since the Rebellion. He did his work in the same slow obstinate way as he had done it in Jones's time, never shirking and never volunteering for extra work either. About the Rebellion and its results he would express no opinion. When asked whether he was not happier now that Jones was gone, he would say only "Donkeys live a long time. None of you has ever seen a dead donkey," and the others had to be content with this cryptic answer. How does the central idea of this passage—that older generations are less excited about rebellion than younger ones—serve as social commentary?
Answer
A
It demonstrates how society unfairly treats older people.
B
It points out the overenthusiasm and zealousness of the younger generation.
C
It shows how rebellions are always led by younger generations.
D
It demonstrates how society makes progress with each new generation.
Explanation
Benjamin remains unchanged after the Rebellion and refuses to say whether life is better, while the younger animals are more invested in its promises. This contrast suggests that younger generations may approach rebellion with excessive enthusiasm or zeal, while older generations are more skeptical. Therefore, the passage points out the overenthusiasm of the younger generation.
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