Question

In The Dark Game, how does the author develop the central idea that Elizabeth Van Lew was a spymaster during the Civil War?

Answer 1

Answer:

A). By including details about the work that Van Lew did.

Explanation:

The author develops the key idea of Elizabeth van Lew being a spymaster during the Civil war by 'including the significant details about the actions and the work done by Van Lew' during the war. The author provides various details like 'Elizabeth's willingness to help put her nation back together, her use of multiple messages to convey her information across, her conductance of espionage, liberating the union prisoners to escape and her other acts as a significant leader, as well as a manager in the battle', clearly show her role as a spymaster. Thus, option A is the correct answer.