1. PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of
the text?
O A The twentieth century witnessed numerous tragedies,
outweighing the few instances of peace and eclipsing
any hope for future change.
OB During World War II, the U.S. was the driving force
behind freeing victims of the Holocaust and promoting
peace.
O C The Holocaust could have been prevented if the world
had the means to identify the warning signs of ethnic
cleansing.
OD The Holocaust exemplifies the consequences of how
apathy towards human suffering can cause tragedy.