Passage 28
2. The author suggests that the variety of incidents in
the Odyssey is likely to deter the reader from
(A) concentrating on the poems mythological
features
(B) concentrating on the psychological states of
the poems central character
(C) accepting the explanation that have been
offered for the poems popularity
(D) accepting the poems scheme of divine justice
(E) accepting Maynard Macks theory that the
poems subject is life-as-spectacle
ANS : B
3. The passage is primarily concerned with
(A) distinguishing arguments
(B) applying classifications
(C) initiating a debate
(D) resolving a dispute
1. The author uses Macks categories most probably (E) developing a contrast
in order to ANS : E
(A) argue that the Iliad should replace the Odyssey
as the more popular poem Consider each choice separately and select all that apply.
(B) indicate Macks importance as a commentator 4. It can be inferred from the passage that a reader of
on the Iliad and the Odyssey the Iliad is likely to have trouble identifying with
(C) suggest one way in which the Iliad and the the poems hero for which of the following reasons.
Odyssey can be distinguished (A) The hero is revealed to be an unlikable hero.
(D) point out some of the difficulties faced by (B) The hero can be observed by the reader from
readers of the Iliad and the Odyssey without.
(E) demonstrate that the Iliad and the Odyssey (C) The heros emotions often do not seem
can best be distinguished by comparing their appealing to the reader.
respective heroes
ANS : A, C
ANS : C
5. Select the sentence in the passage, in which, the
author juxtaposes the two texts (introduced in the
passage) on the basis of the intricacies of divine
entanglement.
ANS : Sentence 3 (In addition ....)
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