Question 8 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey . He saw the townlands and learned the minds of many distant men, and weathered many bitter nights and days in his deep heart at sea, while he fought only to save his life, to bring his shipmates home. But not by will nor valor could he save them, for their own recklessness destroyed them all— children and fools, they killed and feasted on the cattle of Lord Helios, the Sun, and he who moves all day through heaven took from their eyes the dawn of their return. Of these adventures, Muse, daughter of Zeus, tell us in our time, lift the great song again. What can be learned about the ancient Greeks from this excerpt? Choose two correct answers.
Answer
A
They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength.
B
They established the first democratic government.
C
They emphasized the importance of physical fitness.
D
They believed the gods were active in people’s lives.
E
They contributed to art, science, and philosophy.
Explanation
Odysseus endures “many bitter nights and days” and fights to save himself and his shipmates, showing perseverance and bravery. The excerpt also shows belief that gods influenced human lives: Helios punishes the crew, and the speaker asks the Muse, daughter of Zeus, to inspire the song. Therefore, the correct choices are “They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength” and “They believed the gods were active in people’s lives.”
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