Question

1. part a: what does the word \tyrant\ most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 7? a a person who runs a country b a leader who torments people c a soldier who is ready to fight d an innocent young citizen 5. part b: which quote from later in the story best supports your answer to part a? a \as the ship docked in crete, king minos himself came down to inspect the prisoners from athens.\ (paragraph 11) b \he enjoyed the chance to taunt the athenians and to humiliate them even further.\ (paragraph 11) c \those are brave words for one so young and so feeble.\ (paragraph 15) d \standing behind the king, listening, was his daughter, ariadne.\ (paragraph 16)

Explanation:

The word "tyrant" refers to a cruel and oppressive ruler. In the context of the options, a leader who torments people best fits this definition. For Part B, the quote about King Minos taunting and humiliating the Athenians supports the idea of a tyrannical leader.

Answer:

PART A: B. A leader who torments people
PART B: B. "He enjoyed the chance to taunt the Athenians and to humiliate them even further." (Paragraph 11)