This question is based on George Orwell's Animal Farm. Old Major ends his speech to the animals with song in order to

Analyze the question: In Chapter 1 of Animal Farm, Old Major tells the animals about his dream of a world free from human tyranny. He then teaches them the song "Beasts of England". The question asks why he ends his speech this way.

Explain the concept: In the novel, Old Major's speech is a call to rebellion. He says that all animals are comrades, that man is the enemy, and that the animals must work toward overthrowing Mr. Jones and humans in general. The song "Beasts of England" sums up this vision in a simple, rousing form that every animal can remember and sing. Songs like this work as rallying anthems. They unite people and keep a cause alive in their minds.

Step-by-step solution:

1. Option B (entertain them): The mood of the scene is serious and political. Old Major is not putting on a show, so this is wrong.
2. Option C (display his ability to sing): Old Major is old and his voice is hoarse. Showing off is not his purpose, so this is wrong.
3. Option D (teach them an anthem): He does teach them the song, but that is the means, not the purpose. The deeper aim is to inspire the animals to rebel, so this is incomplete.
4. Option A (spur them to action): The song reinforces his message of revolution. It stirs the animals' emotions and pushes them toward rebellion. The text says the animals were so excited that they began singing it themselves, which shows how effective it was.

Answer: The song is used to inspire and motivate the animals to work toward the rebellion, so the correct option is A.

Exam tip: For "why did the character do this" questions in literature, look for the purpose behind the action rather than the action itself. Teaching the song is what Old Major does. Rousing the animals to revolt is why he does it. Also remember that in Animal Farm, songs, slogans and speeches are all tools of political persuasion.