3. Abe
Read the passage from Animal Farm.
Which statement best summarizes the theme of this
passage?
About this time there occurred a strange incident
which hardly anyone was able to understand. One
night at about twelve o'clock there was a loud crash in
the yard, and the animals rushed out of their stalls. It
was a moonlit night. At the foot of the end wall of the
big barn, where the Seven Commandments were
written, there lay a ladder broken in two pieces.
Squealer, temporarily stunned, was sprawling beside it,
and near at hand there lay a lantern, a paint-brush, and
an overturned pot of white paint. The dogs
immediately made a ring round Squealer, and escorted
him back to the farmhouse as soon as he was able to
walk. None of the animals could form any idea as to
what this meant, except old Benjamin, who nodded his
muzzle with a knowing air, and seemed to understand,
but would say nothing.
It is important to update the rules every so often
keep up with changing times.
O It is important not to speak out against those in
charge; otherwise, you risk consequences.
O Some cannot recognize that they are being
oppressed and lied to, even when faced with it
firsthand.
O Unusual incidents that happen at night are best
to be solved by the elders in the community.