1.What should a reader do if he or she is unable to determine the meaning of a word using context clues? pls help

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere

According to homer's iliad, which greek god was helen of troy's father? a. apollo b. poseidon c. zeus d. hades

According to odysseus,he is famous for