Read the passage from The American Plague.A very embarrassed George Washington finally had to confess to Lee, "I brought no public papers of any sort (not even the rules which have been established in these cases,) along with me."What does Washington define in this passage?
Answer
A
the effect of his embarrassment
B
the cause of his embarrassment
C
the type of relationship he has with Lee
D
the type of relationship he has with the public
Explanation
Washington explains that he brought no public papers, including the rules for handling these cases. This reveals why he feels embarrassed: he lacks the documents he needs. The correct choice is “the cause of his embarrassment,” not merely the effect of his feelings.
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