Question
Armed with invisible ink, a cipher system, and a passion
to end the war and preserve the Union, Elizabeth Van
Lew became Butler's eyes and ears in the Confederate
capital city. Truth be told, however, she became much
more than that. She became a spymaster, the person
responsible for running a network of agents, couriers,
and safe houses that was very active during the war. In
addition to the spying, Elizabeth Van Lew continued to
maintain her Church Hill home as a safe house and
something of a local Union spy headquarters.
-The Dark Game,
Paul Janeczko
The central idea that Elizabeth Van Lew was a
spymaster is further developed. Which answer
summaries the next central idea of the passage?
• Van Lew's roles and responsibilities were
sometimes too much for her to bear.
• Van Lew contributed to the development of systems
and structures for spies.
* Van Lew's actions would not have been successful
without the Church Hill home.
Van Lew's educational background allowed her the
skills needed to be a successful spy.
Answer
The next central idea of the passage is that Elizabeth Van Lew maintained her Church Hill home as a safe house and local Union spy headquarters, which was crucial to the success of her spying activities. Therefore, the answer is: Van Lew's actions would not have been successful without the Church Hill home.