Question

1. part a: which of the following statements best summarizes a theme of the text?

a. bravery means refusing to fight in a war that one does not believe in, instead of joining a fight because of social pressure.
b. people will naturally come together when threatened by an enemy and will do whatever it takes to feel safe again.
c. war is necessary for the protection and prosperity of a nation, and so the costs of war are justified by their ends.
d. advocating for war not only means supporting the fight for peace and victory, but also supporting the death and destruction of ones enemies.

Explanation:

The text describes a time of war excitement with people united in patriotism. Option B aligns as it mentions people coming together when threatened (by war - the enemy) to feel safe. Option A about refusing to fight isn't in the text. Option C's "war is necessary" isn't supported. Option D's advocating for war's death and destruction aspect isn't emphasized in the text's description of the united, excited atmosphere.

Answer:

B. People will naturally come together when threatened by an enemy and will do whatever it takes to feel safe again.