Question

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Explanation:

Analyze the prompt and question

The question asks which action best supports the idea that Boadicea is a warrior. We need to find textual evidence from the excerpt that directly links Boadicea's actions or words to the characteristics of a warrior.

Evaluate the excerpt for evidence

In the text, when Boadicea is told that a Roman ambassador wishes to speak to her, she replies proudly: "My sword alone shall speak to the Romans." This statement directly associates her communication and action with her weapon (a sword), which is the primary tool and symbol of a warrior.

Assess the given options

• Option 1: "The Roman leader asks for peace with the Britons" — This describes the Roman leader's action, not Boadicea's.
• Option 2: "Boadicea evokes pity by choosing death" — Choosing death rather than losing liberty shows her pride and resolve, but evoking pity is not the primary trait of a warrior, nor is it her main action here.
• Option 3: "The Roman leader is downcast and does not want to fight" — This describes the Roman leader's emotional state, not Boadicea's warrior nature.
• Option 4: "Boadicea tells the Roman leader that she will speak with her sword" — This directly matches her quote "My sword alone shall speak to the Romans," which is the ultimate declaration of a warrior ready for battle.

Connect to mastered concepts

Using the Supporting Evidence knowledge point, we look directly at the text to find the strongest factual link. Her statement about her sword is the most direct evidence of her identity as a warrior.

Answer:

• The Roman leader asks for peace with the Britons
• Boadicea evokes pity by choosing death
• The Roman leader is downcast and does not want to fight
• Boadicea tells the Roman leader that she will speak with her sword (Correct answer)