Question

The Battle of the Frogs and Mice, A Parody of The Iliad
The Battle of the Frogs and Mice, A Parody of The Iliad

by Nell Wright
Part A
Multiple Choice Question
Which choice best describes a key idea of the passage?
A.
The gods involve themselves in the animals’ lives when they choose.
B.
The gods prefer to avoid war whenever possible.
C.
The mice show that they enjoy going to war whenever possible.
D.
The frogs prefer to fight in the water rather than on land.
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to Part A?
A.
DEMETER: Ares, look! The Mice are going to war.
B.
ZEUS: Athena, will you favor the Mice who clean up crumbs in your temple?
C.
ARES (laughing heartily): Athena, why aren’t you watching? The Frogs are winning.
D.
ZEUS: I have to go to Ethiopia now. End the battle fairly.

Answer 1

Part A: The choice that best describes a key idea of the passage is:
A. The gods involve themselves in the animals’ lives when they choose.

Part B: The choice that provides the best evidence for the answer to Part A is:
A. DEMETER: Ares, look! The Mice are going to war.

This line indicates the gods are aware and taking note of the actions of the animals, showing their involvement in the situation.