Summarizing Central Ideas in The Dark Game, Part 1

Question 1

What is the central idea of this passage?Van Lew’s home was used as a safe house, which was critical to the Confederacy.Van Lew had a passion to end the war and preserve the Union.Van Lew was a spymaster, a leading force in the espionage activities for the Union.Van Lew did not enjoy working for General Butler.

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

Question 2

The central idea that Elizabeth Van Lew was a spymaster is further developed. Which answer summaries the next central idea of the passage?Van Lew’s roles and responsibilities were sometimes too much for her to bear.Van Lew contributed to the development of systems and structures for spies.Van Lew’s actions would not have been successful without the Church Hill home.Van Lew’s educational background allowed her the skills needed to be a successful spy.

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B: Van Lew contributed to the development of systems and structures for spies.

Question 3

What information did Van Lew relay to Union army commanders? Check all that apply.how long the prisoners stayedwhere the prisoners had beenwho commanded which rebel armiesthe morale of rebel troopswhere the rebel troops were headedwhat the Richmond underground was

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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

Question 4

After reading the passage, answer these questions using the drop-down menus.

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

Question 5

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A: Van Lew was never accused of spying.

Question 6

Based on your reading beyond this paragraph, what is an overall central idea that the author develops in The Dark Game?Van Lew’s actions of espionage were possible only because she was a woman.Van Lew’s deviant behavior was not the norm for aristocratic people.Van Lew’s heroism lies in that she openly spoke about her views of secession and slavery.Van Lew’s actions revolutionized the expectation and role of women in society.

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

Question 7

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.to illustrate how Van Lew continued to swap intelligence with prisonersto emphasize Van Lew’s resourcefulness and determinationto provide insight into the morale of rebel troopsto demonstrate the use of encrypted

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A: to illustrate how Van Lew continued to swap intelligence with prisoners; B: to emphasize Van Lew’s resourcefulness and determination; D: to demonstrate the use of encrypted messages in the Civil War

Question 8

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B: It explains the cultural bias of the time.

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