Question

1. based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that atlas supported the earth and the sky because he was

a. a titan of enormous strength
b. punished after losing to zeus
c. associated with maps and globes
d. a slave to the god zeus

1. based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that which of the following people or groups might use an atlas?

i. a group of explorers on the nile river
ii. a backpacker planning a tour of europe
iii. army generals preparing for battle
a. i only
b. i and ii only
c. ii and iii only
d. i, ii, and iii

1. conjunctions (or conjunctive phrases) are used to indicate or emphasize the existence of a relationship between ideas. as used in the passage, which of the following conjunctions could be used in place of the conjunction accordingly?

i. although
ii. as a result
iii. consequently
a. i only
b. i and ii only
c. ii and iii only
d. i, ii, and iii

Explanation:

Question 1

In Greek mythology, Atlas was punished by Zeus (after the Titanomachy where the Titans lost to the Olympians) to hold up the sky/earth. Option A (enormous strength) is true but not the reason for supporting; C (associated with maps) is a later association, not the mythical reason; D (slave to Zeus) is incorrect as it was a punishment, not slavery in the typical sense. The key inference is the punishment from losing to Zeus led to his task.

Question 2

An atlas (map collection) is used for navigation/planning. Explorers on the Nile (I) and a backpacker planning Europe (II) need maps/atlases. Army generals (III) use military intelligence/strategic maps, but an "atlas" in the general sense (civilian map book) is less likely for their specific needs. So I and II (those needing geographic navigation/planning) use an atlas.

Question 3

"Accordingly" here means "as a result" or "consequently" (showing a causal relationship). "Although" (I) is contrastive, not causal. "As a result" (II) and "Consequently" (III) match the meaning of "accordingly" (indicating a consequence). So II and III (causal conjunctions) can replace "Accordingly".

Answer:

B. punished after losing to Zeus