Question

1. part a: what does the word \truncate\ most likely mean as used in paragraph 2? ri.4

a. enthusiastically gifted
b. restored
c. cut or reduced
d. restrained

1. part b: which of the following quotes from paragraph 2 best supports the answer to ri.1

part a?
a. \the european leaders were not interested in a just peace.\
b. \germany was to admit guilt for the war and pay unlimited reparations.\
c. \to benefit the new nations of eastern europe.\
d. \german colonies were handed in trusteeship to the victorious allies.\

Explanation:

The word "truncate" means to shorten or cut off. Among the options, "cut or reduced" is the closest in meaning. For Part B, we need to find a quote that shows something being cut - off or reduced. The handing over of German colonies in trusteeship implies a reduction of German territory.

Answer:

PART A: C. cut or reduced
PART B: D. "German colonies were handed in trusteeship to the victorious Allies."