Questions: 10.1.2 Exam: Semester Wrap-Up But if we fail, then the whole world, including the United States, including all that we have known and cared for, will sink into the abyss of a new Dark Age made more sinister, and perhaps more protracted, by the lights of perverted science. Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour." What is most likely the intended effect of ending the speech this way? A. The audience will decide to protest the war efforts, bringing the dark abyss to a conclusion. B. The audience will despair because it will realize that it is living in a new Dark Age. C. The audience will see that it must have courage because the stakes are high for the whole world. D. The audience will believe that the perversion of science is the culprit behind the world's woes.

10.1.2 Exam: Semester Wrap-Up

But if we fail, then the whole world, including the United States, including all that we have known and cared for, will sink into the abyss of a new Dark Age made more sinister, and perhaps more protracted, by the lights of perverted science. Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour."

What is most likely the intended effect of ending the speech this way?
A. The audience will decide to protest the war efforts, bringing the dark abyss to a conclusion.
B. The audience will despair because it will realize that it is living in a new Dark Age.
C. The audience will see that it must have courage because the stakes are high for the whole world.
D. The audience will believe that the perversion of science is the culprit behind the world's woes.

Transcript text: 10.1.2 Exam: Semester Wrap-Up But if we fail, then the whole world, including the United States, including all that we have known and cared for, will sink into the abyss of a new Dark Age made more sinister, and perhaps more protracted, by the lights of perverted science. Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour." What is most likely the intended effect of ending the speech this way? A. The audience will decide to protest the war efforts, bringing the dark abyss to a conclusion. B. The audience will despair because it will realize that it is living in a new Dark Age. C. The audience will see that it must have courage because the stakes are high for the whole world. D. The audience will believe that the perversion of science is the culprit behind the world's woes.

Solution

Answer

The answer is C. The audience will see that it must have courage because the stakes are high for the whole world.

Explanation

Option A: The audience will decide to protest the war efforts, bringing the dark abyss to a conclusion.

This option is unlikely because the speech is intended to rally support and encourage perseverance, not to incite protest against the war efforts.

Option B: The audience will despair because it will realize that it is living in a new Dark Age.

While the speech acknowledges the potential for a "new Dark Age," the intention is not to instill despair but to motivate the audience to take action to prevent such an outcome.

Option C: The audience will see that it must have courage because the stakes are high for the whole world.

This option is the most likely intended effect. The speech emphasizes the high stakes involved and calls for courage and duty, suggesting that the audience should be inspired to act bravely in the face of adversity.

Option D: The audience will believe that the perversion of science is the culprit behind the world's woes.

Although the speech mentions "perverted science," it is not the primary focus. The emphasis is on the broader threat and the need for courage, rather than solely blaming science.

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