Question

excerpt from the sport of the gods: chapter 7
paul laurence dunbar

assessment questions
which two statements describe the main themes of the text?
a. facing one’s fears can lead to rewarding experiences.
b. life in the city can be both exciting and overwhelming.
c. envying others can lead to dissatisfaction with one’s own life.
d. people see different opportunities and challenges in a new city.
e. family can provide comfort and support during times of change.
f. cities become more crowded and chaotic the

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the themes of "The Sport of the Gods: Chapter 7" (by Paul Laurence Dunbar, often exploring urban life, change, and human experiences):

• Option B: Urban life (city life) in Dunbar’s work often portrays excitement (new opportunities, experiences) and overwhelm (chaos, challenges of city living) – matches a common theme.
• Option D: The text likely explores how a new city (like New York, contextually) offers both opportunities (jobs, growth) and challenges (adjustment, hardships) – aligns with the idea of different opportunities and challenges in a new city.

Other options:

• A: Facing fears leading to rewards is not a core theme here.
• C: Envying others causing dissatisfaction is not central.
• E: Family comfort during change – less emphasized compared to urban opportunity/challenge.
• F: City crowding/chaos is a detail, not a main theme.

Answer:

B. Life in the city can be both exciting and overwhelming.
D. People see different opportunities and challenges in a new city.