Question

Which description of the book, Catch-22, provides the BEST clues to the theme of this novel?

Group of answer choices

A. "The story of Yossarian, a World War II bombardier..."

B. "...best known for its dark humor and satire of bureaucracy."

C. "The idiom and the book's title come from a fictitious military regulation..."

D. "...the absolute simplicity of this clause of Catch-22..."

Answer 1

The answer is: A. "The story of Yossarian, a World War II bombardier ...".

Step-by-step explanation:

The novel takes place during World War II, from 1942 to 1944, and primarily follows the life of Captain John Yossarian, a bomber in a B-25 Mitchell of the United States Army Air Forces. Most of the events in the book take place as the fictional 256th squad settles on the island of Pianosa in the Mediterranean Sea in western Italy.

The novel looks at the experiences of Yossarian and other members of the military, who try to maintain sanity while meeting the ever-changing requirements of their superiors so that they can return home.

The answer is: A. "The story of Yossarian, a World War II bombardier ...".