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this passage is taken from a speech by franklin
delano roosevelt entitled \quarantine the aggressor.\

it seems to be unfortunately true that the epidemic of
world lawlessness is spreading. when an epidemic of
physical disease starts to spread, the community approves
and joins in a quarantine of the patients in order to
protect the health of the community against the spread of
the disease.

it is my determination to pursue a policy of peace and to
adopt every practicable measure to avoid involvement in
war. it ought to be inconceivable that in this modern era,
and in the face of experience, any nation could be so
foolish and ruthless as to run the risk of plunging the
whole world into war by invading and violating, in
contravention of solemn treaties, the territory of other
nations that have done them no real harm and which are
too weak to protect themselves adequately. yet the peace
of the world and the welfare and security of every nation
is today being threatened by that very thing.

no nation which refuses to exercise forbearance and to
respect the freedom and rights of others can long remain
strong and retain the confidence and respect of other
nations. no nation ever loses its dignity or good standing
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question 2/25
why does roosevelt compare war to disease?
○ to emphasize that war can spread and that efforts must be
taken to prevent its spread
○ to paint a picture of america remaining in isolation unless
attacked by evil forces
○ to characterise americas enemies as unhealthy or
deformed so they seem weak
○ to imply that america is safely quarantined and should have
no fear of war

Explanation:

In the passage, Roosevelt says when a disease epidemic spreads, the community quarantines patients to stop the spread. He compares the spread of world lawlessness (related to war) to a disease epidemic. So the comparison is to show war can spread and efforts should be taken to prevent its spread. The other options are incorrect: the passage doesn't talk about America remaining in isolation unless attacked (second option), nor does it characterize enemies as unhealthy (third option), and it also doesn't imply America is safely quarantined from war (fourth option).

Answer:

A. to emphasize that war can spread and that efforts must be taken to prevent its spread