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What was the narrator's reaction upon seeing the dense crowd of people in the market place?
What was the narrator's reaction upon seeing the dense crowd of people in the market place?
- The narrator felt intimidated and anxious about the large crowd.
- The narrator was pleased to be greeted with such a warm welcome.
- The narrator felt flattered and proud of the attention.
- The narrator was surprised and found it strange that no one called out or asked for news. (correct)
Why did the narrator find it surprising to see the road lined with staring people and rooftops thick with them?
Why did the narrator find it surprising to see the road lined with staring people and rooftops thick with them?
- The narrator was accustomed to being greeted with indifference in unfamiliar towns.
- The narrator found it unusual for so many people to come out to see a stranger without asking for news or speaking. (correct)
- The narrator expected the people in Eleusis to be reserved and uninterested in strangers.
- The narrator was used to receiving a warm and enthusiastic welcome everywhere.
What did the narrator observe about the people in Eleusis when he arrived at the edge of the town?
What did the narrator observe about the people in Eleusis when he arrived at the edge of the town?
- The people were cordial and welcomed the narrator with open arms.
- The people seemed surprised and stared without speaking or calling out. (correct)
- The people were unfriendly and avoided making eye contact with the narrator.
- The people were excited and began to call out and ask for news.
Why did the narrator slow down and pull his pair to a walk as he approached the market place?
Why did the narrator slow down and pull his pair to a walk as he approached the market place?
What was the significance of the woman standing in the midst of the dense crowd in Eleusis?
What was the significance of the woman standing in the midst of the dense crowd in Eleusis?
What did the narrator find comforting about arriving at Eleusis?
What did the narrator find comforting about arriving at Eleusis?
What color was the diadem on the woman's head?
What color was the diadem on the woman's head?
How is the woman described in terms of her role and appearance?
How is the woman described in terms of her role and appearance?
What is the significance of the woman being surrounded by women and no men?
What is the significance of the woman being surrounded by women and no men?
What is the significance of the protagonist getting down from his chariot and leading the horses forward?
What is the significance of the protagonist getting down from his chariot and leading the horses forward?
What language does the woman speak to the protagonist?
What language does the woman speak to the protagonist?
What does the woman suggest is the only journey all men make?
What does the woman suggest is the only journey all men make?
What is implied by the woman's statement, 'There is only one journey'?
What is implied by the woman's statement, 'There is only one journey'?
What does the protagonist imply by saying, 'We are all her children'?
What does the protagonist imply by saying, 'We are all her children'?
'High Lady, if your lord's sign calls him, what has that to do with me.' What does this statement reveal about the protagonist's attitude?
'High Lady, if your lord's sign calls him, what has that to do with me.' What does this statement reveal about the protagonist's attitude?
'Only the Mother... sits at the hearthstone of the universe and lives forever.' What concept does this statement convey?
'Only the Mother... sits at the hearthstone of the universe and lives forever.' What concept does this statement convey?
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