Question

1 which phrase in paragraph... helps the reader understand the meaning of the word...?
a make or people fear god
b growing off the cost
c two great oceans
d the weapon explodes

2 which phrase from paragraph 9 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word hindsight?
a he should have brought
b at the foot of the mountain
c they have no more interest
d no amount of swearing

3 how does balboa justify his brutal behavior toward the indians in paragraph 22?
a by relating it to his struggles with religion and spirituality
b by suggesting that his superiority to the indians justifies his behavior
c by comparing the tragedies occurring in spain to the indians’ plight
d by blaming his behavior on his own personal shortcomings

4 read this excerpt from paragraph 25.
did the curse worry balboa? perhaps a little. he occasionally revisits a partic spectacular feat of bloodshed—the time leoncico tore a chieftain’s head fro shoulders—with a pang of concern.
how does this excerpt contribute to the overall structure of the plot?
a it foreshadows balboa’s fate.
b it flashes back to a significant event in balboa’s past.
c it implies a supernatural influence on balboa’s life.
d it emphasizes balboa’s conscience.

5 which two examples of symbolism does the author use in the selection?
a the drum represents balboa’s mortality.
b the jaguar represents the fall of the indians.
c the lion represents what balboa would like to be.
d the monk represents the idea of a conscience.
e the ship represents being punished for one’s crimes.

Explanation:

Question 2

To determine the phrase that helps understand "hindsight", we recall that hindsight refers to understanding an event after it has happened (looking back). The phrase "he should have brought" implies a reflection on a past action, suggesting a retrospective view, which aligns with hindsight. Other options like location or interest/ swearing don't relate to retrospective understanding.

To find how Balboa justifies his brutal behavior, we analyze options. Option B suggests he uses the idea of his superiority (implying he is better, so his actions are justified). Option A (religion/spirituality) is not indicated, C (comparing Spain's tragedies) is incorrect, D (blaming personal shortcomings) is not how he justifies. So B fits as he likely sees himself as superior to the Indians to justify his actions.

Analyzing the excerpt: "with a pang of concern" about a past violent act shows Balboa's conscience (a sense of moral awareness/guilt). Option A: foreshadowing fate would hint at future, but this is about past action and his concern now. B: flashback is recalling, but the focus is his current concern, not just recalling. C: supernatural influence is about the curse, but the excerpt's focus is his concern, not supernatural impact. So D emphasizes his conscience.

Answer:

A. he should have brought

Question 3