Question

Help me please!

Read this excerpt from a news article and answer the question that follows:

Answer 1

Putin: Snowden a dubious present

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday characterized National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden's long stay at a Moscow airport as an unwelcome present foisted on Russia by the United States.In comments reported by Russian news agencies during a meeting with students, Putin noted that Snowden flew to Moscow on June 23 "without invitation," intending only to transit to another country.But Putin says the United States intimidated other countries against accepting Snowden, effectively blocking him from flying further."Such a present to us. Merry Christmas," he was quoted as telling the students on the Gulf of Finland island of Gogland.

Answer 2

Look at the title of this article and then determine what Putin means by the sentences in bold.

A.He wishes Edward Snowden had arrived closer to Christmas.
B. He wishes Edward Snowden had arrived after Christmas.
C. He wishes Edward Snowden were not stuck in his country.
D. He wishes Edward Snowden could stay longer in Russia.

Answer 3

THE TITLE IS: Putin: Snowden a dubious present
THE SENTENCE IN BOLD: "Such a present to us. Merry Christmas,"

Answer 4

@skyphos

Answer 5

@Chris182u please help me

Answer 6

B

Answer 7

I honestly think B

Answer 8

it's definitely not B, there's no reason in the passage to hint at the fact that he wished that Snowden he had arrived after Christmas... If anything it's A because he could actually state that Snowden was actually a Christmas gift like the bold sentence.

Answer 9

True....

Answer 10

Another thing is that Putin could be sarcastic (though he has little reason to be) since dubious means like hesitating or stuttering to do something, and C says he wishes he wasn't stuck in his country. This could be correct because it says that the US intimidated other countries from accepting Snowden.

Answer 11

@Aamirgsen so wat do u think?

Answer 12

@Aamirgsen r u going more towards A or C??

Answer 13

@skyphos where'd u go?? can u please help me?

Answer 14

@Aamirgsen is correct yo

Answer 15

@skyphos so A or C???

Answer 16

Didn't u post this question some time ago? or am i going nuts? i think C

Answer 17

@skyphos no i didnt

Answer 18

lol im going nuts then

Answer 19

I'm actually geared more towards C

Answer 20

I like "A" better