The Whitemarsh Affair, by John Murray © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460

Question

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

What is the most likely reason that Rebecca begs to be allowed to stay during General Howe’s meeting?

(1 point)
Responses

She wants to influence General Howe not to attack.
She wants to influence General Howe not to attack.

She wants to learn more of the British army’s plans.
She wants to learn more of the British army’s plans.

She wants to help the British by making them comfortable.
She wants to help the British by making them comfortable.

She wants to demonstrate her loyalty to the British.

Answer 1

The most likely reason that Rebecca begs to be allowed to stay during General Howe’s meeting is:

She wants to learn more of the British army’s plans.

This response suggests that her motivation is driven by a desire for knowledge about the strategies and intentions of the British army, which aligns with common themes in historical dramas where characters seek to gain advantages through information.