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Greek mythology is a vehicle that uses mythological characters and creatures to teach people about the dangers, beauties and possible outcomes of life. In many myths, characters face moral dilemmas involving honor and practicality. The protagonists of epics face creatures that represent values and challenges such as respect, temptation and redemption. How has Greek mythology inevitably evolved with time and new story tellers? Scholars that have interpreted Greek mythology seek to maintain the universal values conveyed in these stories, while ensuring the validity of adapting these stories to their own distinct cultures. It is up to each reader to seek their own truths and learn from epic Greek mythology as best they can.   According to the author's description, which of the following is most likely to be a message from Greek mythology?

A. Love is difficult, but it will last if the lovers are meant to be together.

B. Resisting temptation and immediate gratification will lead to ultimate success.

C. It is important to keep track of your personal history.

D. Passing down Greek mythology has taken on a new form since oral records faded.

Answer Explanation:

According to the passage, the protagonists of epics face creatures that represent values and challenges such as respect, temptation and redemption.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.   "Irrepressible" in the second line means ____________

    A. incompatible

    B. strong

    C. oppressive

    D. unrestrainable

    Answer Explanation

    But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible.

  • Q #2: Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

    A. The notes of a doctor who practiced during an influenza epidemic

    B. Journal entries of a patient who spent two weeks quarantined during an influenza outbreak

    C. A textbook summarizing eyewitness accounts of an influenza epidemic

    D. Photographs in a museum exhibit about a world famous influenza outbreak

    Answer Explanation

    A secondary source of information is one that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you are researching.  They include scholarly books and articles.

  • Q #3: Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his "radical" beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.   Which of the following best describes the author's portrayal of Gandhi?

    A. positive and prejudiced

    B. positive and objective

    C. negative and prejudiced

    D. negative and objective

    Answer Explanation

    Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience