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1. PART A : Which statement best expresses a central idea of the text
A. the union suffered a painful loss at ball bluff due to the misunderstanding of a few union soldiers and lack of communication
B. the union and confederates were evenly matched in numbers but the confederates had superior soldiers and generals that won them the battle
C. the unions loss of life and territory at balls bluff set them up to struggle through the remainder of the civil war.
D. the unions lost battle at balls bluff because one of their soldiers intentionally misled them resulting in an easy victory for Confederates.
2. PART B : Which paragraphs from the text best support the answer to Part A.
A. Paragraphs 1-2
B. Paragraphs 3-4
C. Paragraphs 6-7
D. Paragraphs 8-9
3. PART A: How do Paragraphs 1-3 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?
A. They explain the motives behind the Union's actions.
B. They emphasize how impulsive the Union's actions were.
C. They foreshadow the unfortunate fate of the Union in the battle.
D. They reinforce the idea that neither side wanted to be at war.
4. PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A.
A. " They are on picket duty, making sure no Confederates cross over from Virginia." (paragraph 1)
B. " Sometimes the young soldiers fire at one another across the river." (paragraph 1)
C. " They cross a large clearing and follow a path through the woods, hoping they won't be shot or captured." (paragraph 2)
D. " Their orders are to find out if the Confederates have left the area around Leesburg." (paragraph 3)
5. How does the author support their claim that the Union suffered a "terrible defeat" at Ball's Bluff? Cite evidence from the text in your response.
1. PART A : Which statement best expresses a central idea of the text
A. the union suffered a painful loss at ball bluff due to the misunderstanding of a few union soldiers and lack of communication
B. the union and confederates were evenly matched in numbers but the confederates had superior soldiers and generals that won them the battle
C. the unions loss of life and territory at balls bluff set them up to struggle through the remainder of the civil war.
D. the unions lost battle at balls bluff because one of their soldiers intentionally misled them resulting in an easy victory for Confederates.
2. PART B : Which paragraphs from the text best support the answer to Part A.
A. Paragraphs 1-2
B. Paragraphs 3-4
C. Paragraphs 6-7
D. Paragraphs 8-9
3. PART A: How do Paragraphs 1-3 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?
A. They explain the motives behind the Union's actions.
B. They emphasize how impulsive the Union's actions were.
C. They foreshadow the unfortunate fate of the Union in the battle.
D. They reinforce the idea that neither side wanted to be at war.
4. PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A.
A. " They are on picket duty, making sure no Confederates cross over from Virginia." (paragraph 1)
B. " Sometimes the young soldiers fire at one another across the river." (paragraph 1)
C. " They cross a large clearing and follow a path through the woods, hoping they won't be shot or captured." (paragraph 2)
D. " Their orders are to find out if the Confederates have left the area around Leesburg." (paragraph 3)
5. How does the author support their claim that the Union suffered a "terrible defeat" at Ball's Bluff? Cite evidence from the text in your response.
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