Question

What does Rudy tell Henry about what happened to him at the show? Why did he join the military?

a. Rudy tells Henry he performed a magic trick at the show and joined the military to escape poverty.
b. Rudy tells Henry he got a standing ovation at the show and joined the military for adventure.
c. Rudy tells Henry he was booed off the stage at the show and joined the military out of desperation.
d. Rudy tells Henry he met a famous magician at the show and joined the military for mentorship.

Answer 1

Rudy tells Henry that he was booed off the stage at the show and joined the military out of desperation. Many entertainers also joined the military during war times to contribute to the war effort.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rudy tells Henry that he was booed off the stage at the show and joined the military out of desperation.

Many entertainers, both male and female, temporarily gave up their careers to serve in the armed forces during war times. They joined the military to contribute to the war effort and show their patriotism.

Examples of entertainers who served in the military include Jimmy Stewart, Tyrone Power, Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich, Josephine Baker, and Carole Lombard.