Summarizing Central Ideas in The Dark Game, Part 1

Question 1

What is the central idea of this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Van Lew was a spymaster, a leading force in the espionage activities for the Union.

Question 2

Question 2

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It explains the cultural bias of the time.

Question 3

What information did Van Lew relay to Union army commanders? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

where the prisoners had been; who commanded which rebel armies; the morale of rebel troops; where the rebel troops were headed

Question 4

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Van Lew was never accused of spying.; Selection 1: Van Lew was never accused of spying.; Selection 2: It explains the cultural bias of the time.

Question 5

Based on your reading beyond this paragraph, what is an overall central idea that the author develops in The Dark Game?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Van Lew’s actions of espionage were possible only because she was a woman.

Summarizing Central Ideas in The Dark Game, Part 1 Answers

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