Question

1. which clue in the passage suggests the battle is just for pretend? * 10 points

a cannon aimed over the heads of the cavalry
b a letter opener, an ink jar, and a line of fountain pens
c monsters loomed behind them, ready to devour any who dared retreat
d the attack had almost begun when prince aleksandar thought

Explanation:

If a cannon is aimed over the cavalry's heads (not at them to harm), it implies the battle isn't real combat. Option B describes office - like items, not battle - related pretense. Option C describes a threatening scenario, not pretense. Option D is just about the attack beginning, not pretense. So A is the clue suggesting the battle is pretend.

Answer:

A. A cannon aimed over the heads of the cavalry