Narcissus Myth

What does the phrase "stole away" reveal about the nymphs?

• It suggests that the other nymphs feel guilt around Hera.
• It suggests the other nymphs behave strangely around Hera.
• It shows the other nymphs are secretly taking things from Hera.
• It shows the other nymphs move cautiously in order to avoid Hera.

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What does the phrase "in rapture" mean?

• with delight
• at a slow pace
• with confusion
• at a low volume

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In "Narcissus Myth" how is the reader's understanding of Echo different from Narcissus' understanding of Echo?

• The reader doesn't know that Echo admires the beauty of Narcissus, but Narcissus knows 
• The reader knows the feelings that Echo wants to express, but Narcissus doesn't know
• The reader doesn't know Echo has a limited power to speak, but Narcissus knows.
• The reader knows that Echo is a nymph but Narcissus doesn't 

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3B. How does the difference described in Part A affect the tone of the passage?

• It creates a humorous tone because of Narcissus' love for himself.
• IT creates an inspiring tone because of Echo's determination to speak.
• It creates an angry tone because of Narcissus's negative attitude towards others.
• It creates a hopeless tone because of Echo's inability to speak.

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4. In "Narcissus Myth" what does Hera's treatment of Echo reveal about Hera?

• She is upset with Zeus.
• She is an unfair goddess.
• She is an enemy of Artemis.
• She is friends with many nymphs.

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6. Which statement accurately explains why the Oreads are surprised by the pool's reaction to Narcissus's death in "The Disciple"?

• The Oreads had thought the pool didn't6 know that Narcissus had died, but the pool does know this.
• The Oreads had thought that the pool was filled with Narcissus's tears, but the tears are not from Narcissus.
• The oreads had thought that the pool would need to be comforted because Narcissus died, but the pool doesn not know Narcissus.
• The Oreads that thought that the pool was sad about losing Narcissus' beauty, but the pool is sad about losing the opportunity to view itself.

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7A What is the central idea of "The Disciple"

• When we spend a lot of time with someone, we may not remember to show appreciation for that person.
• When we focus too much on ourselves, we may not be aware of the oter people around us.
• When a major change happens in life, we should be open to new opportunities.
• When facing new challenges, we should be3 kind to those around us.

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7B Select the sentence that best supports the answer in part A

• "...his pleasure changed from a cup of sweet waters into a cup of salt tears"
• "...the Oreads came weeping through the woodland that they might sing to the pool and give it comfort"
• "We do not wonder that you should mourn inthis manner for Narcissus, so beautiful was he"
• "But was Narcissus beautiful? said the pool."

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