Question

read the excerpt from part 1 of the odyssey.
my men were mutinous,
fools, on stores of wine. sheep after sheep they
butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,
feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running
to call to arms the main force of cicones.
this was an army, trained to fight on horseback
or, where the ground required, on foot. they came
with dawn over that terrain like the leaves
and blades of spring.
what theme is supported by the excerpt?
○ the victors of war earn rewards.
○ the fugitives of war suffer in isolation.
○ soldiers should take proper care of their horses.
○ soldiers must be wary of their enemies.

Explanation:

The excerpt describes Odysseus's men being reckless and indulging in plunder, which allows enemy fugitives to gather a trained army to counterattack. This shows that failing to stay vigilant against enemies leads to danger, supporting the theme of being wary of foes. The other options do not align: there is no mention of war rewards, isolated suffering of fugitives, or horse care.

Answer:

D. Soldiers must be wary of their enemies.