Question

1. read the sentences from the passage.

finding that the mortal she admired was even more handsome asleep, selene came down to the meadow to sit near him and kiss his cheek. so moved was she by the sight of the shepherd in repose, and fearing that he might never sleep so near her path again, selene put an enchantment upon him that he might never wake, ensuring that she could visit him thenceforth whenever she wished. (paragraph 3)
what does the phrase \in repose\ mean, as it is used in the passage? (v 1.3)
a at rest
b in profile
c on the ground
d from a distance

Explanation:

The passage describes the shepherd as asleep. "In repose" is used in the context of his state during sleep, which means being at rest.

Answer:

A. at rest