9 What connection does paragraph 4 develop about the characters' relationship with the gods?
A. Describing how the characters must rely on each other rather than the gods creates a rift between the
two groups
B. The idea that the characters had prior knowledge of the plans deepens the characters' connection to
the gods.
C. The fact that the characters receive some mercy shows that the characters feel that balance has been
restored.
D. Showing that the characters are upset with the gods complicates the relationship between the two
groups.
O

Which statement is most clearly objective?

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.

Which of these novels is considered an important precursor to science fiction