Which statement best describes the author’s viewpoint about Elizabeth Van Lew? Van Lew’s modest looks and actions helped her spying success. Van Lew’s kindness to Civil War soldiers impressed the prison guards. Van Lew visited wounded soldiers at Libby Prison during the Civil War. Van Lew gathered military information from wounded soldiers.

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.