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Mystery and Suspense — Test

Question 3 • English Language Arts 9

Read the excerpt from The Dark Game . On February 24, when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces, the British home secretary presented the telegram to President Wilson. One week later, news of the Zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of American newspapers. On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies. This example best supports which statement?

Answer
A
The author uses scientific terminology.
B
The Dark Game includes personal narrative.
C
The author uses humorous dialogue.
D
The Dark Game includes historical detail.

Explanation

The excerpt gives specific historical events and dates: the telegram was presented to President Wilson, appeared in American newspapers, and Congress declared war on April 6, 1917. These details support the statement that The Dark Game includes historical detail. The passage does not use scientific terminology or humorous dialogue.

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