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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.   Which word best describes the author's account of Greek mythology?

A. idealistic

B. pessimistic

C. dubious

D. mysterious

Answer Explanation:

The author account for Greek mythology favors idealism evidenced by statements such as; 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. It is up to each reader to seek their own truths and learn from epic Greek mythology as best they can.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

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    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.

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    A. revitalize a struggling business by opening a second location

    B. improve a successful business by opening a second location

    C. position herself as a more powerful leader than Gabriela

    D. convince a colleague that they should do more research on where to open a second location

    Answer Explanation

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    A. To quickly convey the most important information about a significant event

    B. To sensationalize a front-page news story

    C. To incite panic in readers

    D. To fill empty space on the page

    Answer Explanation

    The likely purpose for including so many headlines at the start of the article is to quickly convey the key details and important information about the significant event—the attempted assassination of Secretary Seward. Headlines are designed to grab the reader's attention and provide a brief overview of the main points of the news story. In this case, the headlines efficiently summarize the tragic events and alert readers to the gravity of the situation.