Question

DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage. Then, answer the questions.

It was Monday, May 7, 1945. Eliza and Rose listened with relief to the radio announcement
that the Germans had signed the unconditional surrender. Victory in Europe was official. The
war in Europe was over! The next day would be a public holiday in Britain.
Eager to celebrate this blessed day, Eliza and Rose took a train to London first thing the wa
next morning. They went to St. Paul's Cathedral first. Rose knelt and prayed for her brother
and cousin, who had given their lives in the war. Eliza, likewise, prayed for loved ones who
had been lost, and she gave thanks for those who had survived.
As they left the cathedral, Eliza said, "No more bombings. No more rationing food and
water. No more boys lost to this horrible war. Can you believe it is finally over?"
"The losses are never over," was Rose's response. "All of our sacrifices have taken a toll.
Destruction is destruction." The two friends sat down on a bench. Both wept.
b.
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Soon, though, as they made their way toward Trafalgar Square, they were swept up by the
celebration all around them everyone hugging and laughing, Winston Churchill's
triumphant voice ringing over the loudspeaker, the singing and dancing in the streets.
Standing in the crowd, Rose shouted, "I have never felt such joy!" and she cried again.
Tears of sorrow and tears of joy, all in one day.
1. Give two important details about the time and place in which the events happen.
a.

Answer 1

Two important details about the time and place in which the events happened are:

(1) The date is Monday, May 7, 1945, which is significant because it marks the day when the Germans signed the unconditional surrender, signifying the end of the war in Europe.

(2) The events take place in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral and Trafalgar Square, which are iconic locations in the city. The setting in London is significant as it's in Britain and reflects the celebrations and emotions of the British people upon hearing the news of victory in Europe.