The phrase "Trojan Horse" as used in paragraph 8 refers to D. something that is not what it seems. In the context of the story, it implies that Lucky Liam, who appeared to be extraordinarily lucky and happy on the outside, was actually struggling with his own challenges and feelings, similar to how the Trojan Horse was a deceptive ploy in the story from Greek mythology.
Lucky Liam
K. Reiter
Liam Smith was the luckiest guy in the world. He won at every game and always found pennies that had landed on heads. He was the top athlete and the top student, voted most likely to succeed, most likely to be president, and most likely to be famous. The list went on and on. It seemed as if he had the Midas Touch. That’s why he got the name, Lucky Liam. Everyone was jealous of him and all of his luck.
“Oh, to be so lucky,” you would hear people say. “He must be the happiest guy in the world.” I didn’t really know Liam. I just knew of him. That was until I got teamed up with him on our 4th grade Science Fair project.
“I’m Ted,” I said as I reached my hand out to touch his. When we shook hands, I swear I felt a jolt. I even looked down to make sure that I hadn’t turned to gold.
“Liam,” he replied. “Guess we are partners. Your house or mine?”
“Ummmm, we can do mine,” I stuttered. Lucky Liam came over that night. We sat at the table, thinking of ideas for the project. Science was not my thing, but since everything was Liam’s thing, I figured we had this one in the bag.
“I don’t really like science,” Liam blurted out.
My jaw dropped, and I just stared at him. “I thought you liked everything since you were good at everything. You are the luckiest guy I know. You are the luckiest guy anyone knows,” I explained.
“Everyone is wrong,” Liam stated as he looked down. His eyes welled up with tears. He began to tell me about his family and all the crazy things going on. He told me how much pressure he was under and how he didn’t want to be lucky anymore. I didn’t know what to say. Lucky Liam was not what he seemed. He was like the Trojan Horse. I felt sorry for him and told him that I wouldn’t call him Lucky Liam anymore. We became the best of friends, and I realized that he was normal like the rest of us.
Question
What does the phrase Trojan Horse mean as used in paragraph 8?
Responses
A a giant horse from long agoa giant horse from long ago
B a long journey or adventurea long journey or adventure
C a task that requires great strengtha task that requires great strength
D something that is not what is seemssomething that is not what is seems
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