Summarizing Central Ideas in The Dark Game, Part 1

Question 1

What is the central idea of this passage?

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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?

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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.

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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

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

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

Question 5

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 messages in the Civil Warto illustrate Van Lew’s loyalty to the prison commandant

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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 6

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

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A: ✔ Van Lew was never accused of spying.

Question 7

It enhances understanding of spy techniques. ✔ It explains the cultural bias of the time.It complicates understanding of Van Lew’s views.

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B: ✔ It explains the cultural bias of the time.

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