Napoleon Bonaparte

Question

In Europe, people thought of Napoleon Bonaparte as an aggressive bully. Many people also considered him a sly leader that wanted to rise through the ranks of French political power at any cost. Napoleon intended to improve the French empire. After the French Revolution, Napoleon became the lone leader of the army. In 1804, he made himself Emperor of France. Napoleon led the French army in battles in Austria, Italy, and Egypt. He wanted to conquer the world!
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Based on the context of the passage, what does the word sly suggest about Napoleon Bonaparte?
A.
He defended himself by hiding from dangerous situations.
B.
He obtained military power by disobeying his commanders.
C.
He used his intelligence to defeat the foreign enemies of France.
D.
He deceived people in order to gain control of the government.

Answer 1

The word "sly" in the context of the passage suggests that Napoleon Bonaparte was cunning and deceitful in his actions to achieve his goals. Therefore, the correct answer is:

D. He deceived people in order to gain control of the government.