Question 6 • CMS 2026-2027 English II CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the excerpt from chapter 6 of Animal Farm . With one accord they dashed down to the spot. Napoleon, who seldom moved out of a walk, raced ahead of them all. Yes, there it lay, the fruit of all their struggles, levelled to its foundations, the stones they had broken and carried so laboriously scattered all around. Unable at first to speak, they stood gazing mournfully at the litter of fallen stone. How does the pacing of this passage affect the reader’s interpretation of the text? Choose two correct answers.
Answer
A
It creates suspense.
B
It establishes a scene with details.
C
It includes flashbacks that affect plot.
D
It allows uneventful time to pass.
E
It increases interest in Snowball.
Explanation
The animals rush to the windmill, and Napoleon moves unusually fast, building suspense about what they will find. The passage then slows to describe the destroyed windmill and the scattered stones, establishing the scene and showing the damage in detail. It does not include flashbacks or focus on Snowball.
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