The excerpt :
Read this paragraph from The Dark Game.
Realizing that they could do more if they banded together, groups of the Richmond Unionists began to organize. As Van Lew built stronger relationships with wounded soldiers, the Unionists made plans to hide Union soldiers who escaped from Libby Prison. In fact, the Van Lew mansion became a primary safe house, a place where escaped prisoners would be hidden and cared for. Elizabeth, her mother, and their servants did all they could to prepare the escaped soldiers for the treacherous journey behind enemy lines as they attempted to rejoin their fellow soldiers. The Unionists well understood that every escapee was a potential source of valuable military intelligence, and they made certain that each soldier was debriefed before starting back to the Union lines.
Answer:
B. Van Lew's home was a safe house for escaped Union soldiers.
Explanation:
The main information which the passage is based on gives insight on how Unionists connived with Van Lew to hide Union soldiers who escaped from Libby Prison in his mansion. Van Lew's mansion was used to provide shelter as it served as a safe house for the wounded union soldiers. These information about how these soldiers were housed is what was discussed in the passage including how Van Lew's mother and servant helped take care of the escaped soldiers.
Assuming that this is referring to the same passage that was posted before with this question, the editorial writer's main point is that "The mayor and city council have made a serious mistake in selecting a site for a new community theater" since he expresses this more than once.
Hello!
I think Mark was using summarizing, because of the way Mark phrased his sentence. "The main point" does invoke a summary of a sort. Now, C is possible, as well, but not likely. I'd suggest sticking to A.
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-L
This question seems to be incomplete. However, there´s enough information to find the right answer.
Answer:
In "The Monkey's Paw," By W.W. Jacobs, fate is out of our control, and those who dare to interfere with fate shall face horrible consequences. The monkey's paw that the White family gets from Sergeant-Major grants wishes, but brings unexpected and horrible consequences as well. For example, Mr. White is granted his wish for money, but money comes as a result of his son´s death.
Explanation:
The same theme is explored in the movie PI (1998), directed by Darren Aronofsky. Max, a troubled but intelligent mathematician discovers a formula that predicts the patterns of the world, meaning that our entire existence is already determined by those patterns, so free will can only be an illusion.
The Greek tragedy "Oedipus Rex," by Sophocles, also explores the theme of Fate vs, free-will. An oracle predicts Oedipus will kill his father and marry his mother. The actions of his family to avoid such a destiny end up creating the circumstances that lead to the prediction becoming real.
