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Question 1:

1) the unifying force of democracy
2) the destructive nature of communism
3) the importance of maintaining political boundaries
4) the seriousness of protecting physical borders from invasion

Question 2: How does Kennedy’s use of the phrase “Ich bin ein Berliner" affect the meaning of his speech?
1) It emphasizes the importance of unification between communist and democratic nations.
2) It conveys the desire for separation between communist and democratic nations.
3) It symbolizes the support of the United States for West Germany.
4) It stresses the need for goodwill between East and West Berlin.

Question 3: Which excerpt from the passage most clearly demonstrates the effect of the construction of the Berlin Wall on the people of Germany?
1) "There are many people in the world who really don't understand, or say they don't, what is the great issue between the free world and the Communist world. Let them come to Berlin."
2) ". . . for it is, as your Mayor has said, an offense not only against history but an offense against humanity, separating families, dividing husbands and wives and brothers and sisters, and dividing a people who wish to be joined together."
3) "Freedom has many difficulties and democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put a wall up to keep our people in, to prevent them from leaving us."
4) "In 18 years of peace and good faith, this generation of Germans has earned the right to be free, including the right to unite their families and their nation in lasting peace, with good will to all people."

Answer 1

Question 1: 2) the destructive nature of communism

Question 2: 3) It symbolizes the support of the United States for West Germany.

Question 3: 2) ". . . for it is, as your Mayor has said, an offense not only against history but an offense against humanity, separating families, dividing husbands and wives and brothers and sisters, and dividing a people who wish to be joined together."

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