Question

the excerpt is from a german newspaper in 1919. vengeance! german nation! today, in the hall of mirrors at versailles, germany is being forced to sign a disgraceful treaty. never forget this day! .... there will be vengeance for the shame of 1919. what word best sums up the tone of the newspaper regarding the treaty of versailles? ∘ satisfied ∘ indifferent ∘ resentful ∘ approving

Explanation:

1. Analyze "satisfied": The excerpt says the treaty is "disgraceful" and Germany is "forced" to sign, so not satisfied.
2. Analyze "indifferent": The use of "vengeance" and "never forget" shows strong emotion, not indifference.
3. Analyze "resentful": Words like "disgraceful", "forced", and "vengeance" indicate anger and bitterness (resentment) towards the treaty.
4. Analyze "approving": The tone is negative about the treaty, so not approving.

Answer:

C. resentful