Question

1. what do the following lines mainly reveal about winston churchill (paragraph 8)? but i take up my task with buoyancy and hope. i feel sure that our cause will not be suffered to fail among men. at this time i feel entitled to claim the aid of all, and i say, “come then, let us go forward together with our united strength.” a. he will not go into war until he has unanimous support. b. he has significant doubts over whether great britain will be able to defeat germany. c. he is so passionate about great britain’s cause that he assumes parliament’s support is guaranteed. d. he is so confident that he is practically taking great britain’s victory for granted.

Explanation:

• Option A: The lines don't mention waiting for unanimous support before going to war. Churchill is calling for united strength, not saying he'll wait for it. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The lines show hope and confidence ("I feel sure that our cause will not be suffered to fail"), so doubts are not present. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The text doesn't imply he assumes Parliament's support is guaranteed. He is asking for aid and unity, not assuming it. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Phrases like "buoyancy and hope", "I feel sure that our cause will not be suffered to fail", and "let us go forward together with our united strength" show his strong confidence, almost taking victory for granted. This matches.

Answer:

D. He is so confident that he is practically taking Great Britain’s victory for granted.