Read the excerpt from The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles.
Armed with invisible ink, a cipher system, and a passion to end the war and preserve the Union, Elizabeth Van Lew became Butler’s eyes and ears in the Confederate capital city. Truth be told, however, she became much more than that. She became a spymaster, the person responsible for running a network of agents, couriers, and safe houses that was very active during the war.
Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
curious
nostalgic
triumphant
respectful
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The tone of the passage is respectful.
- The excerpt talks about Elizabeth and her accomplishments and how she became Butler's eyes and ears in Confederate capital city.
- Yet she was more than that according to the author: she was a spymaster, the person in charge of running a network of spies, couriers, and safe houses that was very involved during the war.
- Besides the Surveillance, author also notes the everlasting contributions of Elizabeth. Thus, it's all about Elizabeth, and not about her physical description but about her professional position that shows respect for her.
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D. respectful
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