Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Warriors Don’t Cry
Question 16 • EA Language Arts 9 -Credit Recovery
Read the excerpt of President’s Eisenhower’s words from Warriors Don't Cry.IKE SAYS HE WILL USE LAW.TELLS FAUBUS: COOPERATE WITH US"The federal Constitution will be upheld by every legal means at my command," President Eisenhower had told Governor Faubus. The President had sent a telegram to Governor Faubus saying he was sure the governor, the National Guard, and other state officials would give full cooperation to the United States Supreme Court.
Answer
A
The Constitution can be changed or altered.
B
The Supreme Court determines fairness of laws.
C
The president admires Governor Faubus.
D
The governor is expected to follow the law.
Explanation
Eisenhower says the Constitution will be upheld by every legal means, and he expects Governor Faubus and state officials to cooperate with the Supreme Court. This means the governor is expected to follow the law. The excerpt does not say that Eisenhower admires Faubus or that the Constitution can be changed.
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