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Question 1 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY

Which line from "Cruel Tribute” best supports the idea that Ariadne’s actions help advance the plot?

Answer

And now they passed close by the palace gate, and in it stood King Minos himself, and his daughter Ariadne, the fairest of the women of Crete.

Ariadne said no more; and yet she thought that she had never seen any one who looked so much like a hero as young Theseus.

All through that night Ariadne lay awake and thought of the matchless hero, and grieved that he should be doomed to perish.

Then she gave him a sharp sword, and hid it underneath his cloak, telling him that with it alone could he hope to slay the Minotaur.

Explanation

Ariadne advances the plot by giving Theseus the sword he needs to fight the Minotaur. Choice D shows this action directly and explains how it helps Theseus pursue his goal. The other choices describe Ariadne’s introduction or her thoughts and feelings, but do not show her changing what happens.

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