Read the excerpt from A Rumor of War.By autumn, what had begun as an adventurous expedition had turned into an exhausting, indecisive war of attrition in which we fought for no cause other than our own survival.Based on the excerpt, the narrator
Answer
A
understands that he has a specific responsibility but is frightened to be a part of the war effort.
B
understands how important wars can be to a culture after he experiences one firsthand.
C
believes there are instances when violence is a necessary evil, despite its unpleasantness.
D
believes the reasons for fighting become muted over time and eventually all that matters is staying alive.
Explanation
The narrator says the war began as an “adventurous expedition” but became an exhausting struggle in which the soldiers fought for “no cause other than our own survival.” This shows that, as the war dragged on, its original purpose faded and staying alive became the only reason to keep fighting. Choice D best expresses that idea.
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