Judging from Pliny the Elder's actions as told in this article, you can conclude that he was ___. Choose the correct option: a. curious and adventurous. b. cowardly and dishonest.... Judging from Pliny the Elder's actions as told in this article, you can conclude that he was ___. Choose the correct option: a. curious and adventurous. b. cowardly and dishonest. c. greedy and grasping. Choose from the letters below to correctly complete the following statement: In the article, ___ and ___ are different. a. the condition today of those who escaped Pompeii b. the condition today of the priests inside excavated temples in Pompeii c. the condition today of the Roman soldier found at his post in Pompeii. Read paragraph 5. Then choose from the letters below to correctly complete the following statement: According to paragraph 5, ___ because ___. a. an outer layer of soil covered the city b. a heavy paste covering the city prevented decay c. Pompeii was preserved. What did you have to do to answer question 2? a. find an opinion (what someone thinks about something) b. find a reason (why something is the way it is) c. draw a conclusion (a sensible statement based on the text and your experience)
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The question is asking about Pliny the Elder's actions as depicted in an article, and it requires selecting appropriate statements to fill in blanks based on comprehension of a text.
Answer
a, a and b, c because b, and c.
The final answer is a, a and b, c because b, and c.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a, a and b, c because b, and c.
More Information
Pliny the Elder was known for his curiosity and adventurous nature, shown in his actions during the eruption of Vesuvius. The conditions of those who escaped and the priests are contrasts in how their remains are preserved. Pompeii was preserved by a heavy paste preventing decay.
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A common mistake is not paying attention to contextual clues in the text to deduce Pliny's character and the preservation of Pompeii.
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