Question

One early morning, Victoria put on her sports shoes and went out for a run. While running, she imagined finishing in first place at the crossing line and everyone cheering for her as she received her shining gold medal. When she returned home, she was surprised to find her mom's best friend, Aunt Madeline, sitting on the couch.
Victoria was thrilled to find her favorite aunt at home and gave her a tight hug. Aunt Madeline had always supported Victoria's passion for sports, and she would often refer to her as the young Nike. Aunt Madeline was a sportsperson herself, and ever since Victoria could walk, she had trained her in various kinds of sports. In the next decade, Victoria had managed to win multiple medals in running, swimming, and even soccer. Victoria's mom believed that she had aptly named her daughter because Victoria had a knack for winning whatever she put her heart and soul into.
"I'm glad to see that you're working hard for the upcoming marathon," Aunt Madeline said.
"How did you know I would participate in the marathon?" Victoria asked in surprise.
"If there's one person whose passion and determination I have no doubt about, it's yours," Aunt Madeline said. "Besides, you're the only contender whom I would like to run against."
Victoria couldn't believe her ears when she heard that her aunt would be participating in the marathon as well. For the rest of the day, the two made strategies for the marathon, and Victoria felt thankful for having a supportive and ambitious aunt like Madeline.

Passage 2
The Hike

Derek huffed and puffed as he tried to keep up with his father who walked ahead so comfortably as if he were taking a stroll in the park.
"How are you even still on your feet?" Derek asked as he finally collapsed on the ground to catch his breath.
"That's because, unlike you, I do not sit at home in front of the computer all day, and instead, I go out and exercise to keep myself healthy," Derek's father said as he sat beside his son.
Derek had only agreed to the hike because his father had told him that it would be an easy one and that they would reach the top within an hour. However, now Derek felt like he was trying to climb Mount Olympus.
"I'm not going any further, so if you want to keep going ahead, you can do so, but I'm heading back to the car," Derek said furiously as he realized how his father had tricked him.
Derek's father gave a dejected look that made Derek feel guilty for abandoning him midway, but he really wasn't sure if he had the capacity to follow his father in his strange odyssey. Derek stood up and brushed the dirt off his clothes.
"Fine, let's get going! But you better slow down your pace because I'm not an Ajax like you," Derek said.
They continued their hike at a much slower pace, and Derek was glad that he could complete the rest of the hike without feeling exhausted. When they reached the top, the cool and fresh air cheered Derek, and he grinned widely. The view from the top was spectacular, and Derek felt silly that he had almost given up on this hike simply because he had felt too tired.
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How do the authors apply the allusions to Nike and Mount Olympus differently?
A.
The author of passage 1 uses Nike to describe the challenge of the marathon, while the author of passage 2 uses Mount Olympus to describe the beautiful setting of the hike.
B.
The author of passage 1 uses Nike in a negative way to describe the main character, while the author of passage 2 uses Mount Olympus in a positive way to describe the hike.
C.
The author of passage 2 uses Nike to describe something very popular, while the author of passage 2 uses Mount Olympus to describe something that is not well-known.
D.
The author of passage 1 uses Nike in a positive way to describe a person, while the author of passage 2 uses Mount Olympus in a negative way to describe challenging terrain.

Answer 1

D

Passage 1 uses "Nike" positively as a compliment for Victoria's athletic success; Passage 2 uses "Mount Olympus" metaphorically to emphasize how daunting and difficult the climb feels.