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c. the government was controlled entirely by playwrights.
d. athens had already surrendered to sparta.

32.
how does the article develop the idea that sophocles was highly successful as a dramatist?
a. by describing how he founded the festival competitions
b. by comparing his awards, competition rankings, and number of plays to other tragedians
c. by detailing plots of all seven surviving plays
d. by focusing on his early education and training

33.
which statement about sophocles family background is supported by the article?
a. his family belonged to the lower merchant class.
b. his father was a wealthy manufacturer of armor.
c. his father was a well - known dramatist.
d. his family immigrated from sparta.

34.
based on evidence from the article, which evaluation of sophocles legacy is most justified?
a. he was a minor playwright whose reputation has been exaggerated.
b. his influence was limited because none of his early plays survive.
c. he made lasting contributions to greek drama and athenian civic culture.
d. his impact was largely political rather than artistic.

35.
synthesize the articles claims about sophocles education, civic involvement, and dramatic success. which statement presents the most accurate overarching interpretation?
a. his achievements resulted mainly from luck and coincidence.
b. his upbringing, talents, and social connections contributed to a lifetime of influence in

Explanation:

To solve these questions, we need to analyze each one based on typical reading comprehension strategies (e.g., identifying text structure, details, and inferences). However, since the article is not provided, we can only explain the approach:

Question 32 (How does the article develop the idea...):

To determine how the article develops the idea of Sophocles’ success, we analyze the options:

• Option A: Founding festival competitions is not typically linked to “success as a dramatist” (more about organizing events). Eliminate.
• Option B: Comparing awards, competition rankings, and number of plays to other tragedians would directly show his success (e.g., more awards, higher rankings, more plays = greater success). Plausible.
• Option C: Detailing plots of plays focuses on content, not “success as a dramatist.” Eliminate.
• Option D: Early education/training explains background, not success. Eliminate.

Question 33 (Which statement about family background...):

We analyze the options against typical knowledge of Sophocles (or the article’s claims):

• Option A: Sophocles’ family was wealthy (not lower merchant class). Eliminate.
• Option B: His father, Sophilus, was a wealthy manufacturer of armor (consistent with historical records and likely article claims). Plausible.
• Option C: His father was not a dramatist (Sophocles was the dramatist). Eliminate.
• Option D: No record of immigration from Sparta. Eliminate.

Question 34 (Which evaluation of Sophocles’ legacy...):

We analyze the options:

• Option A: Sophocles is a major playwright (not “minor” with exaggerated reputation). Eliminate.
• Option B: His early plays not surviving does not mean “influence was limited” (his surviving works and legacy are significant). Eliminate.
• Option C: Sophocles made lasting contributions to Greek drama (e.g., innovations in tragedy) and Athenian civic culture (his plays reflected civic values). Plausible.
• Option D: His impact was artistic (drama) and civic, not “largely political.” Eliminate.

Question 35 (Synthesize the article’s claims...):

Without the article, we infer: Sophocles’ education (likely elite, fostering talent), civic involvement (e.g., political roles), and dramatic success (awards, influential plays) would support an interpretation that his upbringing, talents, and social connections (wealthy family, education) contributed to his lifetime influence. Thus, Option B is plausible (as in Question 35’s options, B states: “His upbringing, talents, and social connections contributed to a lifetime of influence...”).

Final Answers (Assuming Article Matches Historical Context):

1. B. By comparing his awards, competition rankings, and number of plays to other tragedians
2. B. His father was a wealthy manufacturer of armor
3. C. He made lasting contributions to Greek drama and Athenian civic culture
4. B. His upbringing, talents, and social connections contributed to a lifetime of influence in...

(Note: These answers rely on historical knowledge of Sophocles and typical article structures. For absolute accuracy, the article’s content is required.)

Answer:

To solve these questions, we need to analyze each one based on typical reading comprehension strategies (e.g., identifying text structure, details, and inferences). However, since the article is not provided, we can only explain the approach:

Question 32 (How does the article develop the idea...):

To determine how the article develops the idea of Sophocles’ success, we analyze the options:

• Option A: Founding festival competitions is not typically linked to “success as a dramatist” (more about organizing events). Eliminate.
• Option B: Comparing awards, competition rankings, and number of plays to other tragedians would directly show his success (e.g., more awards, higher rankings, more plays = greater success). Plausible.
• Option C: Detailing plots of plays focuses on content, not “success as a dramatist.” Eliminate.
• Option D: Early education/training explains background, not success. Eliminate.

Question 33 (Which statement about family background...):

We analyze the options against typical knowledge of Sophocles (or the article’s claims):

• Option A: Sophocles’ family was wealthy (not lower merchant class). Eliminate.
• Option B: His father, Sophilus, was a wealthy manufacturer of armor (consistent with historical records and likely article claims). Plausible.
• Option C: His father was not a dramatist (Sophocles was the dramatist). Eliminate.
• Option D: No record of immigration from Sparta. Eliminate.

Question 34 (Which evaluation of Sophocles’ legacy...):

We analyze the options:

• Option A: Sophocles is a major playwright (not “minor” with exaggerated reputation). Eliminate.
• Option B: His early plays not surviving does not mean “influence was limited” (his surviving works and legacy are significant). Eliminate.
• Option C: Sophocles made lasting contributions to Greek drama (e.g., innovations in tragedy) and Athenian civic culture (his plays reflected civic values). Plausible.
• Option D: His impact was artistic (drama) and civic, not “largely political.” Eliminate.

Question 35 (Synthesize the article’s claims...):

Without the article, we infer: Sophocles’ education (likely elite, fostering talent), civic involvement (e.g., political roles), and dramatic success (awards, influential plays) would support an interpretation that his upbringing, talents, and social connections (wealthy family, education) contributed to his lifetime influence. Thus, Option B is plausible (as in Question 35’s options, B states: “His upbringing, talents, and social connections contributed to a lifetime of influence...”).

Final Answers (Assuming Article Matches Historical Context):

1. B. By comparing his awards, competition rankings, and number of plays to other tragedians
2. B. His father was a wealthy manufacturer of armor
3. C. He made lasting contributions to Greek drama and Athenian civic culture
4. B. His upbringing, talents, and social connections contributed to a lifetime of influence in...

(Note: These answers rely on historical knowledge of Sophocles and typical article structures. For absolute accuracy, the article’s content is required.)