The American Civil War was a very sad time for the United States. The people of the countr

y were divided into【21】sides: The North and The South. Each side had its own army. The southern army was called the Confederate Army, and the northern【22】was called the Union Army. Many people died for both the North and South.

The schools for the deaf had many problems during the Civil War. There are many stories about that【23】in history.

Some schools for the deaf had to close during the Civil War. The【24】of many were taken over by the Confederate or Union army and occupied by【25】. The Tennessee School even became a hospital and is now a national landmark.

Some schools【26】because the teachers joined the war. At the Kentucky School, the superintendent’s son【27】to join the Union Army. He died during battle and never returned. Teachers at the Tennessee School also resigned, but they joined the Confederate Army.

A sad【28】took place in North Carolina during the Civil War. A 55-year-old man was out walking one day. He was【29】his way home when a soldier saw him. The soldier【30】the man to stop. The man was deaf and did not hear the soldier’s command. The soldier shot the man and【31】him.

In southeastern states, every school for the deaf closed except one. The Kentucky School for the Deaf remained【32】. Its superintendent did not allow soldiers to occupy the school. He told officers from both armies【33】would happen if they moved into the school. He warned the officers that all of the teachers would resign and the soldiers would have to take care of the deaf students. He【34】both sides, so the Kentucky School for the Deaf was【35】occupied by either the Confederate or Union troops!

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A．two

B．three

C．several

D．a few