These sentences are from the selection. Which one best expresses a central idea of the text?
A. Americans feared that the stolen secrets had shown the Soviet Union how to build an atomic weapon.
B. Los Alamos was one of the secret Manhattan Project sites.
C. People had strong opinions on both sides of the case, and the media followed it closely.
D. With the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, previously classified files became public.
These sentences are from the selection. Which one best expresses a central idea of the text?
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The best answer is C. People had strong opinions on both sides of the case, and the media followed it closely.
This sentence captures the central idea of public sentiment and media involvement regarding a significant event or issue, suggesting a complex societal response. Options A, B, and D all touch on specific aspects but do not encapsulate the broader public engagement and differing opinions reflected in option C.
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