a) The author asked Johnson the reason for him being so sad.
b) Johnson replied that he was sad because they killed one of Johnson's three friend.
Explanation:
The above question includes a conversation between the author and Johnson.
The conversation goes like,
Author: Why are you so sad ?
Johnson: They have killed one of my three friends.
From the above conversation we can clearly understand that Johnson was sad because one of his three friend was killed and now with this understanding we can answer the following.
a)what did author asked to Johnson?
The author asked Johnson the reason for him being so sad.
b) what was Johnson's reply?
Johnson replied that he was sad because they killed one of Johnson's three friend.
Answer: D To illustrate the apprehension and danger that the agents face.
Explanation:
This is based on the essay, "The Price of Freedom" by Noreen Riols. In it we learn about British agents who had to infiltrate France during the second world war. We also learn about radio operators and their short life expectancy of 6 weeks once they embark on their mission.
The essay told the story of a Jewish radio operator who as a Jew, faced even more danger in Nazi occupied Europe. The purpose of this was to show that the agents faced much danger when inflitrating France.
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