Author’s Purpose and Viewpoint in The Dark Game, Part 3
Question 4 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 9 B
Read the paragraph about espionage.Governments use spies to find out secret information about enemies—or even allies—so they can make smart choices during tense times. Over the years, spies have used all kinds of clever tricks, from invisible ink and secret codes to modern computers and hidden cameras. Of course, spying isn’t all glamorous—it brings up tough questions about trust and privacy. For example, when one country secretly listens in on the private conversations of another country that it’s supposed to be friends with, it’s hard to tell whether that’s smart protection or a serious betrayal.
Answer
A
Spying is a clever and exciting activity that helps countries win wars and outsmart their enemies.
B
Spying is a necessary but ethically uncertain practice that forces nations to balance security with trust.
C
Spying is a dangerous job where secret agents use special tools to gather information.
D
Spying is wrong because it breaks trust and should never be used by any country.
Explanation
The paragraph explains that spying can help governments make informed choices during tense times, but it also raises concerns about trust and privacy. Its example of secretly listening to an ally shows why spying can be both protective and a possible betrayal. Choice B captures this balance between security and ethical uncertainty; the other choices make spying sound entirely exciting, focus only on the job’s tools, or condemn it absolutely.
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