Well you didn't link the options... but quotes are used to set off direct speech or certain phrases.
It was popular because writers wanted to promote reason and rationality over tradition and religion.
the correct answer is number 6
<span>Only famous entertainers, athletes, and people of this <u>ilk </u>are allowed inside the VIP club area.</span>
<span>A. The United States is being protected by the British Navy.
Roosevelt is saying that the British Navy is holding strong, and mentions that no enemy would be foolish enough to try and attack while they are there. Also, he says that no one would just land in the US because they don't have any bases there from which to operate. </span>
