Question

reading quiz
question 3
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which inference about the three goddesses is best supported by the excerpt?
a. the goddesses believe zeus will provide them each with a golden apple so they can stop arguing.
b. the goddesses believe they must offer gifts to influence being chosen as the most honorable goddess.
c. the goddesses believe keeping a promise is more important than causing trouble among wedding guests.
d. the goddesses believe their connection to queen hecuba will influence which goddess receives a golden apple.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There's no indication Zeus will give each a golden apple to stop arguing. Eliminate.
• Option B: The context (likely from a myth - related text) suggests the goddesses want to be chosen as the most honorable, and offering gifts to influence that makes sense. This aligns with typical mythological themes of such competitions.
• Option C: The excerpt doesn't compare keeping a promise and causing trouble. Eliminate.
• Option D: There's no mention of Queen Hecuba's influence on the apple - giving. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. The goddesses believe they must offer gifts to influence being chosen as the most honorable goddess.