JAMB Literature in English 2002 Question 5

Question 5

Set Text: Animal Farm

George Orwell's Animal Farm: The execution of some of the animals on the orders of Napoleon is to

  1. A.prevent Snowball from coming back to the farm
  2. B.make the pigs constitute themselves into a special class
  3. C.achieve the pigs' socialist goals without further delay
  4. D.pave way for Napoleon to become an absolute ruler
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (pave way for Napoleon to become an absolute ruler)

Explanation

The forced confessions and killings frighten every animal into obedience, removing all opposition so Napoleon can rule absolutely.