Evidence/Inference
Which sentence from Passage 1 suggests that Theseus believes his goals are important?
A - "Theseus resolved to deliver his countrymen from this calamity, or to die in the attempt." (paragraph 2)
B - "The ship departed under black sails, as usual, which Theseus promised his father to change for white, in case of his returning victorious." (paragraph 2)
C - "On their way they stopped at the island of Naxos, where Theseus abandoned Ariadne, leaving her asleep." (paragraph 2)
D - "His excuse for this ungrateful treatment of his benefactress was that Minerva appeared to him in a dream and commanded him to do so." (paragraph 2)
A - "Theseus resolved to deliver his countrymen from this calamity, or to die in the attempt." (paragraph 2)
Part A
What is a theme of Passage 1?
A - Heroes can still be flawed as people.
B - Trust is hard to restore once it has been broken.
C - It is important to trust your instincts in dangerous situations.
D - Being strong mentally is an important part of overcoming obstacles.
A - Heroes can still be flawed as people.
What does the description of the ship in lines 15-23 of Passage 2 reflect about Theseus's arrival?
A - It is meant to intimidate the people in the city.
B - It is a surprising event for the people in the city.
C - It is a distraction meant to trick the people in the city.
D - It is impressive and exciting for the people in the city.
D - It is impressive and exciting for the people in the city.
Which aspect of the story in Passage 3 is a revision of the story in Passage 1?
A - Passage 3 suggests that Theseus is tricked into leaving Ariadne behind.
B - Passage 3 suggest that Theseus makes a plan to reunite with Ariadne on the island.
C - Passage 3 explains how both Theseus and Ariadne feel about what happened to them.
D - Passage 3 explains that both Theseus and Ariadne share responsibility for their separation.
C - Passage 3 explains how both Theseus and Ariadne feel about what happened to them.
What is the effect of the change in focus between the stanzas in Passage 3?
A - It creates irony, since Ariadne turns out to be doing well without Theseus.
B - It creates tension, since the reader does not know which character to support.
C - It creates humor, since it turns out that Ariadne was the one who abandoned Theseus.
D - It creates confusion, since the reader does not know whether the events are real or imagined.
A - It creates irony, since Ariadne turns out to be doing well without Theseus.
Part B
How does Theseus's behavior reflect the theme in Part A?
A - He promises his father that he will return.
B - He falls in love with Ariadne upon first meeting her.
C - He deserts Ariadne on an island despite claiming to love her.
D - He volunteers himself as part of the tribute to fight the minotaur.
C - He deserts Ariadne on an island despite claiming to love her.
Part B
What is the impact of the difference in part A?
A - Passage 1 has a more simplistic plot.
B - Passage 1 has a more optimistic overall tone.
C - Passage 1 provides more context for understanding the story.
D - Passage 1 gives more detail about the history of the characters.
C - Passage 1 provides more context for understanding the story.
How is the structure of Passage 1 different form the structure of Passage 2?
A - Passage 1 relies on a series of flashbacks to explain characters' histories.
B - Passage 1 uses descriptive imagery to give a vivid picture of the setting.
C - Passage 1 highlights the perspective and experience of one character.
D - Passage 1 describes a series of events that take place over time.
D - Passage 1 describes a series of events that take place over time.