Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
read these sentences from the play.
remember, the horse is the symbol of troy. and they will not dare desecrate an offering to athena. they will drag it into their city and celebrate their victory over the greeks. (paragraph 12)
what is the meaning of the word desecrate as it is used in the sentence?
□ commemorate
□ steal
□ violate
□ worship
part b
which line from the play best supports the answer to the previous question?
□ \what if the trojans burn the horse or smash it open?\
□ \someone from our side will have to communicate with the trojans.\
□ the greeks burn their camp and sail off, leaving behind sinon to tell his lie to the trojans.
□ \but, if it is brought inside the city and offered to athena in her shrine, then the greeks will continue their journey home.\

Explanation:

For Part A:

• "Desecrate" means to violate something sacred. In the context, the Trojans would not dare to do something bad (violate) an offering to Athena. "Commemorate" means to remember, "steal" is to take without permission, and "worship" is to show reverence.

For Part B:

• The line "What if the Trojans burn the horse or smash it open?" shows an action (burning or smashing - which is a violation) that could desecrate (violate) the offering (the horse as an offering - symbolically). The other lines don't relate to the act of desecrating (violating) the offering.

Answer:

Part A: violate
Part B: "What if the Trojans burn the horse or smash it open?"