Unit 5 Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death I. Text Comprehension 1. Decide which of the following best states the author's purpose. A.To argue that the nation should be ready for a war of resistance against Britain. B.To dispute the argument presented in the speeches of previous speakers. C.To call upon the house to abandon slavery. D.To cherish infinite faith in God who presides over the destinies of the nations. Key: [ A ] 2. Judge, according to the text, whether the following statements are true or false. 1)Patrick Henry thinks highly of the patriotism of as well as the abilities of the noble gentlemen who have just made speeches to the house. [ T ] 2)Henry agrees that fleets and armies are necessary to a work of love and reconciliation. [ F ] 3)The British ministry's threatening actions do not agree with their polite reception of the Virginians' petition. [ T ] 4)The Virginians have been trying everything possible to oppose the British ministry for the last ten years, but it has all been in vain. [ T ] 5)The Virginians are so weak as to be unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. [ F ] 4. Explain in your own words the following sentences taken from the text. 1) However, different people frequently view the same issue from different perspectives. 2) This is not a time for formalities./This is a time for a prompt decision and immediate actions. The question the house is faced with is an issue of vital importance to this country. 3) We tend to turn a blind eye to a painful reality, and listen to the song of that sea nymph until she changes us completely into beasts. 4) As for me, I ’ m willing to know the whole truth and be prepared for the worst that migh...
