But his mother had discouraged him. she had affected to look with some contempt upon the quality of his war ardor and patriotism. she could calmly seat herself and with no apparent difficulty give him many hundreds of reasons why he was of vastly more importance on the farm than on the field of battle. she had had certain ways of expression that told him that her statements on the subject came from a deep conviction. moreover, on her side, was his belief that her ethical motive in the argument was impregnable.
at last, however, he had made firm rebellion against the yellow light thrown upon the color of his ambitions. the newspapers, the gossip of the village, his own picturings, had aroused him to an uncheckable degree. they were in truth fighting finely down there. almost every day the newspaper printed accounts of a decisive victory.
1. which of the following states a theme of the passage?

a. farm work is not very important during a time of war.

b. if you speak with conviction people will think you are right.

c. a passion for war should be fueled by more than just imagination.

d. hundreds of reasons are better than one when you feel strongly about something.
part b

2.which sentence or phrase from the passage supports your answer?

a.“she had had certain ways of expression.”

b.“her statements on the subject came from a deep conviction.”

d“.…her ethical motive in the argument was impregnable.”

d.“…his own picturings had aroused him to an uncheckable degree.”