Author’s Purpose and Viewpoint in The Dark Game, Part 3 Answers

Which statement best describes the viewpoint the author expresses about intelligence?Firsthand intelligence is more effective than secondhand intelligence.It was not necessary to gather firsthand intelligence from East Berlin.Firsthand intelligence is intelligence taken from decrypted, or decoded, messages.The US had not been able to plant a spy in East Berlin to gain intelligence.

The Soviets gained valuable information.The tunnel project was dangerous.✔ The tunnel project was worthwhile.

to entertain with exciting spy stories✔ to inform about the value of the tunnel projectto persuade readers that spying is necessary

suspicious✔ admiringdesperate

✔ It would be more neutral.It would be more approving.It would be more shocked.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?discouragedimpressed curiousnegative

Which statement best describes the change of tone in the final paragraph?The tone is more admiring as the author confirms that the Berlin tunnel was the most important part of the Cold War.The tone is frightened as the author begins to share details of the Cold War that followed.The tone is more reflective as the author connects the Berlin tunnel to the Cold War that followed.The tone is humorous as the author connects the Berlin tunnel to a “propaganda frenzy.”