Choose the word or phrase that best matches the word in italics for questions 1–3.

Question

The programmers realized there was a breach in the system.
(1 point)
spy code error break

Answer 1

break

Answer 2

The small boat was scudding into the open sea with a full sail. (1 point)
getting stuck sinking deeply moving swiftly rocking harshly

Answer 3

moving swiftly

Answer 4

Only the wiliest of you will be able to overcome this dangerous quest. (1 point)
bravest meanest worthiest cleverest

Answer 5

cleverest

Answer 6

Match each word to its appropriate definition. (2 points)
ardor
sage
contending
prodigious
foreboding
Answers
 wise  deceptively charming  enormous  passion  sound; fit  competing  awe-inspiring
 sinister; threatening

Answer 7

ardor - passion
sage - wise
contending - competing
prodigious - enormous
foreboding - sinister; threatening

Answer 8

Choose the best answer for questions 9–19.
Odyssey, Part 1
Which of the following flaws belongs to the character of Odysseus?
(1 point)
arrogance, because he feels superior to his men
ungratefulness, because he disregards his men’s sacrifice cowardice, because he lies to the Cyclops about his identity recklessness, because he can’t help venturing into the Cyclops’ cave

Answer 9

The best answer for this question is "recklessness, because he can't help venturing into the Cyclops' cave."

Answer 10

The Cyclops shows that he has no fear of Zeus by _________.
(1 point)
calling Odysseus a ninny
asking where Odysseus's ship is invoking the name of Poseidon eating six of Odysseus's men

Answer 11

The best answer for this question is "invoking the name of Poseidon."