JAMB Literature in English 2002 Question 4

Question 4

Set Text: Animal Farm

George Orwell's Animal Farm: Old Major ends his speech to the animals with a song in order to

  1. A.spur them to action
  2. B.entertain them
  3. C.display his ability to sing
  4. D.teach them how to sing an anthem
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (spur them to action)

Explanation

Old Major closes with 'Beasts of England', a song of a future free of man, to stir the animals to rebel.