Question

what is most closely the meaning of restore as it is used in the following passage from part i: the treaty (paragraph 7)?
ow then,\ said minos, \you shall hear my decree. athens has robbed me of my dearest treasure, a treasure that can never be restored to me, so, in return, i require from athens, as tribute, that possession which is the dearest and most precious to her people; and it shall be destroyed cruelly as my son was destroyed.\ a. verb i to give back something stolen, taken away, or lost b. verb i to return someone or something to a former place or condition c. verb i to bring back a practice or custom that was previously ended d. verb i to repair something or bring it back to its original state

Explanation:

In the passage, "restore" is used in the context of getting back a lost or taken - away treasure. The closest meaning among the options is to give back something stolen, taken away, or lost. Option A, "verb I to give back something stolen, taken away, or lost" best matches this meaning.

Answer:

A. verb I to give back something stolen, taken away, or lost