PASSAGE 2 (for Questions 8-12):

Question

A legend is a popular type of folk tale. In some ways, legends resemble myths, another type of folk tale. But myths describe events from antiquity and usually deal with religious subjects, such as the birth of a god. Legends tell of recognizable people, places and events and often take place in comparatively recent times. Some legends are based on real persons or events, but many are entirely fictional. The legends of the superhuman accomplishments of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill are imaginary, while the legends about Washington and Lincoln are mostly exaggerations of real qualities those two presidents had.

All societies have legends. Most legends began as stories about the heroes of a particular region, occupation, or ethnic group. For example, John Henry was a legendary hero of black Americans, and Casey Jones of railroad workers. Over time, however, these figures have become national heroes.

Question 8 1 pts
Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2?

Both legends and myths can be classified as folk tales.

Group of answer choices

Yes.

No.

Flag question: Question 9
Question 9 1 pts
Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2?

Myths generally take place in comparatively recent times.

Group of answer choices

Yes.

No.

Flag question: Question 10
Question 10 1 pts
Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2?

The stories of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill are not true, but they are based on actual people.

Group of answer choices

Yes.

No.

Flag question: Question 11
Question 11 1 pts
Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2?

Legends about Washington and Lincoln are not entirely fictional.

Group of answer choices

Yes.

No.

Flag question: Question 12
Question 12 1 pts
Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2?

John Henry and Casey Jones are today well-known only by small groups of people.

Group of answer choices

Yes.

No.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions based on the information provided in Passage 2:

Question 8: Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2? Both legends and myths can be classified as folk tales.

• Answer: Yes.

Question 9: Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2? Myths generally take place in comparatively recent times.

• Answer: No.

Question 10: Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2? The stories of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill are not true, but they are based on actual people.

• Answer: No.

Question 11: Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2? Legends about Washington and Lincoln are not entirely fictional.

• Answer: Yes.

Question 12: Is this a valid inference to make from the information provided in Passage 2? John Henry and Casey Jones are today well-known only by small groups of people.

• Answer: No.