PARCC Reading Comprehension Practice Test story 6

30. Eris was known for _________ both mortals and immortals.

A. scheming against

B. creating conflict amongst

C. feeling hostile toward

D. ignoring

E. comforting

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30. B: The passage states that the presence of Eris, goddess of discord, "always embroiled mortals and immortals alike in conflict." Embroiling them in conflict is creating conflict amongst them. It does not mean scheming against (A) them, feeling hostile toward (C) them, ignoring (D) them, or comforting (E) them.

31. Each goddess tried ______ to bribe Paris.

A. boldly

B. effectively

C. secretly

D. carefully

E. Answer not available

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31. A: "Aggressively" means boldly. It does not mean effectively (B) or successfully, secretly (C), or carefully (D).

32. Athena _________ Hera, promising Paris victory and fame in war.

A. disregarded the statement of

B. defeated

C. agreed with

D. restated the statement of

E. questioned the statement of

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32. A: "Contradicted" means Athena disregarded Hera's statement and disputed or countered it. It does not mean she defeated (B) her statement, agreed with (C) it, restated (D) it, or questioned (E) it.