Question

,begin emphasis,Part A,end emphasis,

How does the author ,begin emphasis,primarily,end emphasis, draw connections between Pytheas and other Ancient Greeks?

Question 1 Answer options with 4 options
1.
The author demonstrates how Pytheas expanded the trade established by other Ancient Greeks.

2.
The author questions the destinations reached by Pytheas by citing the opinions of Ancient Greeks.

3.
The author draws on research and facts known about Ancient Greeks in order to draw conclusions about Pytheas.

4.
The author contrasts the sailing techniques and ships used by Pytheas to those commonly used by other Ancient Greeks.

Question 2
,begin emphasis,Part B,end emphasis,

Which detail from the passage ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, supports the correct answer from Part A?

Question 2 Answer options with 4 options
1.
"Using every mention of ,begin italics,On the Ocean,end italics," (Paragraph 4)

2.
"These were tough vessels built to ride out Atlantic storms" (Paragraph 6)

3.
"From the tin mines of Cornwall, Pytheas continued north" (Paragraph 7)

4.
"Farther and farther Pytheas sailed, through mists and icy gales—up the Irish Sea" (Paragraph 8)

Answer 1

Part A answer: 3

Part B answer: 1

Explanation: The author uses existing references to the lost work On the Ocean and other ancient sources to reconstruct Pytheas’s voyages, so the line about “Using every mention of On the Ocean” directly supports that method.