9. Use the excerpt from an article about the destruction of the U.S.S. Maine published in The
San Francisco Call on March 3, 1898 to answer the question.
Though no official information has been received from the court of inquiry as to the
character of evidence it has obtained, and though none is expected until the final report
is prepared, the belief in administration circles that the Maine was destroyed by an
external explosion continues to gain strength.
Select the answer that best indicates the point of view of the author.
A. The Maine was likely destroyed by an internal explosion.
B. Since no official information from the court of inquiry has been received, fault cannot be
established for the sinking of the Maine.
C. Despite lack of evidence, the administration believes that the Maine was destroyed by an
outside attack.
D. The Maine was clearly attacked by the Spanish.
OA
OB