Conflict and Plot Structure in Robin Hood — Unit test
Question 5 • 25-26 TX-Literary Genres
Read the passage from Theseus.Theseus always wanted to be a great hero, like Hercules, and now what he wanted most was to enter Athens worthy of being the son of the king. Therefore, although he could have taken a safe journey by sea to Athens, he instead chose the dangerous route by land. The route, which passed the six entrances to the Underworld, was littered with violent brigands.
Answer
A
Ocean travel was risky.
B
Ocean travel was common.
C
It was unusual to travel to Athens.
D
It was common to travel to the Underworld.
Explanation
The passage says Theseus could have taken a safe journey by sea, but chose the dangerous land route instead. This suggests that traveling by sea was a normal, available way to get to Athens. Therefore, the best answer is “Ocean travel was common.”
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