Question

Read the excerpt from A Rumor of War.

The discovery that the men we had scorned as peasant guerrillas were, in fact, a lethal, determined enemy and the casualty lists that lengthened each week with nothing to show for the blood being spilled broke our early confidence.

According to the excerpt, the soldiers

A. felt that their efforts were not successful.

B. failed because of their lack of self-belief.

C. showed no apprehension about facing the enemy.

D. were proud of their own strength and determination.

Answer 1

the correct answer is A. felt that their efforts were not successful

Answer 2

Answer: A. Felt that their efforts were not successful.

Step-by-step explanation: In the given excerpt from "A Rumor of War" we can see the description of how the soldiers felt discouraged because they discovered that the men they had scorned as peasant guerrillas were a lethal enemy. From the given options, the one that best expresses the fellings of the soldiers about the discovery and the situation, is the corresponding to option A, they felt that their efforts were not successful, and that broke their confidence.