Question

Which phrase from the Last Diary Entry of John Wilkes Booth best supports the central idea that Booth is willing to sacrifice his future because he does not want to live to see his country destroyed.

a) “I care not what becomes of me. I have no desire to outlive my country.” (Paragraph 1)

b) “Though I have a greater desire and almost a mind to return to Washington, and in a measure clear my name - which I feel I can do.” (Paragraph 2)

c) “For my country I have given up all that makes life sweet and holy, brought misery upon my family,” (Paragraph 2)

d) “I am here in despair. And why? For doing what Brutus was honored for.” (Paragraph 2)

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is A

Explanation: I believe that when Booth says, “I care not what becomes of me. I have no desire to outlive my country,” he is inferring that the country is deteriorating and will fall within his lifetime.

Answer 2

The TWO phrases from the text which best supports the answers to Part A are:

A. "I care not what becomes of me. I have no desire to outlive my country." (Paragraph 1)'

D. "For my country I have given up all that makes life sweet and holy, brought misery upon my family," (Paragraph 2)