matahari

1.

1 point

What was the cause of France's conclusion that Mata Hari was a spy for the Germans?

Mata Hari seemed to like Germany better than France

She loved eating bratwurst

The French were doing badly in battles

The French were deceived by fake messages sent by the Germans

2.

1 point

Choose the best one-sentence paraphrase for the following sentence from the article:

"This was a trying time for the French."

At this time, things were not going well for the French

It was time for the French to try harder

At this time, the French were trying to time events

The French were trying hard to succeed at this point

3.

1 point

Mata Hari was born in

Indonesia

Holland

India

Pearl City

4.

1 point

At her execution, Mata Hari acted

frantic and out of control

sad and remorseful

haughty and angry

calm and courageous

5.

1 point

Mata Hari had protested her innocence from the beginning, but after the trial she became "philosophical"

(Choose the word or words that is closest to the meaning of the word in quotes)

frantic

untroubled when facing danger or disaster

confused

unusual

6.

1 point

In this article, "Meanwhile, famous and powerful men were flocking to her side" means that Mata Hari was

a brilliant dancer

often joined by men in her dance performances

never alone; men accompanied her everywhere she went

popular with many men

7.

1 point

What does the author imply by saying "The information passed on by the 'greatest woman spy of the century' had no value to either side"?

Mata Hari deserved to die because she had not done her job well

Neither Germany nor France every really trusted Mata Hari

Mata Hari had terrible handwriting

Mata Hari did not deserve her reputation

8.

1 point

Mata Hari said that she agreed to be a spy for Germany because she

thought they owed her money for taking her possessions

loved men in uniform

was afraid they would kill her if she refused

believed in the German cause

9.

1 point

What is the author's purpose in writing "Mata Hari: From Footlights to Firing Squad"?

To inform the reader about an interesting person

To profess his undying love for this exotic woman

To persuade the reader to tell the truth at all times

To express an opinion about war

10.

1 point

To audiences at the time it was a "novelty," a bit shocking-but thrilling too.

(Choose the selection that is closest to the meaning of the word in quotes)

something common and ordinary

something new or unusual

something long and wordy

something disgusting