"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 2: Analyzing Theme — Unit test
Question 8 • RS AZ-English Language Arts 10 B
Read the passage from "By the Waters of Babylon.”I went north—I did not try to hide myself. When a god or a demon saw me, then I would die, but meanwhile I was no longer afraid. My hunger for knowledge burned in me—there was so much that I could not understand.
Answer
A
His desire to follow society’s rules is greater than his own ideas.
B
His desire to explore is greater than his fear of where he is going.
C
He is concerned that the forces of nature are more powerful than his will.
D
He is afraid that his fear will eventually prevent him from learning.
Explanation
The narrator admits that a god or demon might kill him, but says he is no longer afraid and continues north. His “hunger for knowledge” drives him onward despite the danger, so his desire to explore is greater than his fear of where he is going. Choice A is incorrect because he is not focused on following society’s rules.
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