Question
Read the paragraph given below and answer the question that follows.
Then the Continental Congress failed to dismiss charges against Arnold for issuing illegal passes and abusing power. Arnold had issued army passes so the cargo of a seized ship could be brought to Philadelphia, where Arnold sold the cargo for personal gain. He wrote to General George Washington when his court-martial was delayed: “… for heaven’s sake let me be immediately tried and, if found guilty, executed.” Despite these words, Arnold sent Joseph Stansbury to New York. Stansbury was a Philadelphia merchant and British Loyalist sympathizer. There Stansbury delivered Arnold’s offer of services to the British.
What effect might this have on what happens to Arnold?
He might be tried or he might turn against his country.
He might be promoted to a higher rank in the Army.
He might be rewarded with a huge amount.
He might be allowed to escape.
Then the Continental Congress failed to dismiss charges against Arnold for issuing illegal passes and abusing power. Arnold had issued army passes so the cargo of a seized ship could be brought to Philadelphia, where Arnold sold the cargo for personal gain. He wrote to General George Washington when his court-martial was delayed: “… for heaven’s sake let me be immediately tried and, if found guilty, executed.” Despite these words, Arnold sent Joseph Stansbury to New York. Stansbury was a Philadelphia merchant and British Loyalist sympathizer. There Stansbury delivered Arnold’s offer of services to the British.
What effect might this have on what happens to Arnold?
He might be tried or he might turn against his country.
He might be promoted to a higher rank in the Army.
He might be rewarded with a huge amount.
He might be allowed to escape.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most likely effect of Arnold's actions and circumstances, as described in the paragraph, is that "He might be tried or he might turn against his country." This reflects the situation of Arnold facing charges and his subsequent decision to communicate with the British, indicating a potential betrayal of his allegiance.