Question

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: A. The gods involve themselves in the animals’ lives when they choose.

Part B: D. ZEUS: I have to go to Ethiopia now. End the battle fairly.

This choice shows that the gods, particularly Zeus, are actively involved in the outcome of the battle.