AnswersMO-English Language Arts 9 B-CRSummarizing Central Ideas in The Dark Game, Part 1

Summarizing Central Ideas in The Dark Game, Part 1 Answers

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What is the central idea of this passage?

A
Van Lew’s home was used as a safe house, which was critical to the Confederacy.
B
Van Lew had a passion to end the war and preserve the Union.
C
Van Lew was a spymaster, a leading force in the espionage activities for the Union.
D
Van Lew did not enjoy working for General Butler.
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The central idea that Elizabeth Van Lew was a spymaster is further developed. Which answer summaries the next central idea of the passage?

A
Van Lew’s roles and responsibilities were sometimes too much for her to bear.
B
Van Lew contributed to the development of systems and structures for spies.
C
Van Lew’s actions would not have been successful without the Church Hill home.
D
Van Lew’s educational background allowed her the skills needed to be a successful spy.
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What information did Van Lew relay to Union army commanders? Check all that apply.

A
how long the prisoners stayed
B
where the prisoners had been
C
who commanded which rebel armies
D
the morale of rebel troops
E
where the rebel troops were headed
F
what the Richmond underground was
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After reading the passage, answer these questions using the drop-down menus. What information develops the central idea? Why does the author include this information?

Answers:
Selection 1:Van Lew was never accused of spying.
Selection 2:It explains the cultural bias of the time.
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Based on your reading beyond this paragraph, what is an overall central idea that the author develops in The Dark Game?

A
Van Lew’s actions of espionage were possible only because she was a woman.
B
Van Lew’s deviant behavior was not the norm for aristocratic people.
C
Van Lew’s heroism lies in that she openly spoke about her views of secession and slavery.
D
Van Lew’s actions revolutionized the expectation and role of women in society.
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Janeczko explains that Van Lew put enciphered messages in a book’s spine and added pinholes above letters on select pages. How does this information further develop the central idea that Van Lew’s actions revolutionized the expectation and role of women in society? Check all that apply.

A
to illustrate how Van Lew continued to swap intelligence with prisoners
B
to emphasize Van Lew’s resourcefulness and determination
C
to provide insight into the morale of rebel troops
D
to demonstrate the use of encrypted messages in the Civil War
E
to illustrate Van Lew’s loyalty to the prison commandant

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