Multiple choice

It plays into the hands of the far right and might well see the openly extremist Golden Dawn party, which organizes violent attacks on migrants, entering parliament - a/an ________ for the country that had the most successful resistance against Nazi occupation in Europe.

  1. tribulation

  2. setback

  3. letdown

  4. irony

  5. absurdity

  6. raillery

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(1) Incorrect. The correct option has to relate present racial discrimination with fighting a racially bigoted Nazi Germany.

(2) Incorrect. The correct option should reflect the about-face in fighting the racist Nazis and becoming racists themselves.
(3) Incorrect. The correct option has to relate present racial discrimination with fighting a racially bigoted Nazi Germany.
(4) Correct. The option is a perfect fit and helps draw attention to the contrast between the current scenario and that during the World War 2. From fighting a racist regime to becoming racists themselves, the turnaround can best be described as an irony.
(5) Correct. The option is a perfect fit and helps draw attention to the contrast between the current scenario and that during the World War 2. From fighting a racist regime to becoming racists themselves, the turnaround can best be described as an irony. (6) Incorrect. Raillery refers to good-hearted banter. The option does not fit in the sentence.