Question

read the passage.
it was midnight. a herculean task confronted the small army of liberty - loving men. only four hours of darkness remained in which to work in secrecy toward fortifying the height. with the break of dawn, discovery was inevitable. for then all movements... on the crest of the hill would be plainly visible to the eyes of the british on board the men - of - war falcon, lively and somerset, lying in charles river, as well as to the enemy force occupying copps hill, just across the stream.
(from \bunker hill\ by chelsea curtis fraser)
what does the description \herculean\ indicate about the armys task?

1. it will probably be discovered.
2. it will take longer than four hours.
3. it will be critical to the armys success.
4. it will be nearly impossible to complete.

Explanation:

The word "herculean" comes from the name of the Greek hero Hercules, who was known for his great strength and ability to perform extremely difficult tasks. In the context of the passage, it is used to describe a task that is extremely difficult or challenging.

Answer:

1. It will be nearly impossible to complete.