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Find the word oracle in paragraph 1. Which definition most closely matches how the word is used?

• A shrine for prophetic consultation

• A person who gives wise counsel

• A command from God

• A temple sanctuary

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which trait motivated Theseus to volunteer to face the Minotaur?

• fear

• loyalty

• hatred

• jealousy

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main theme of the story?

• A person will live up to expectations

• A prophecy always comes true

• A leader with a hard heart will fail

• A hero must sacrifice for others

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word has a similar meaning to resolute as used in paragraph 2?

• stubborn

• determined

• decisive

• risky

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which event most helped Theseus fulfill his destiny?

A) Meeting Ariadne B) Athena's guidance C) The tribute demand D) The oracle's prophecy

• Meeting Ariadne

• Athena's guidance

• The tribute demand

• The oracle's prophecy

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which event was the most important turning point?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

 Why does the author include paragraph 2 in the Fortuna passage?

• To show how Fortuna became a goddess

• To show society's view of Fortuna

• To show her relationship with other gods

• To explain her connection to divine authority

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which word has a stronger connotation than "develop" in: "we can develop wisdom"?

• work toward

• try for

• cultivate

• attempt

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the suffix -able mean in "unpredictable"?

• full of

• can be done

• equal to

• likely

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

 What is the central idea of the Fortuna passage?

• Fortune should be based on birth status

• Luck should be controlled by powerful people
  

• Fortune changes for everyone and requires wisdom

• Fortune is evil and only moral people deserve it

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2