Question

"In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it."

Which sentence below best paraphrases the passage above?

The danger that many see is not real.

Kennedy will not back down from his duties.

Kennedy's power will grow and not decrease.

It's not this generation's job to defend freedom.

Answer 1

i will go for "a"...

Answer 2

I think B

Answer 3

why b and why a?

Answer 4

i am saying this because of the term "only a few generations"...

Answer 5

I think it's B because in a few of those lines it talks about him taking on responsibility and defending the nations

Answer 6

defending freedom*

Answer 7

it was b

Answer 8

thanks to both of you though :]

Answer 9

Np :)

Answer 10

ah... :(

Answer 11

let me medal rhea then :)