Questions 20-21
Choose two letters A-E.
Write your answers in boxes 20-21 on your answer sheet.
Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about inhabitants of the Mediterranean region in the ancient world?
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They frequently used captured boats for pirate attacks.
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They avoided being caught by authorities because they knew the region so well.
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They bought information about the routes merchant ships would follow.
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Their livelihoods relied more on the sea than on agriculture.
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They kept many stolen goods in coves along the coast.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "They frequently used captured boats for pirate attacks.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes. During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "They avoided being caught by authorities because they knew the region so well." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about inhabitants of the Mediterranean region in the ancient world?".
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "They bought information about the routes merchant ships would follow.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes. During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.". That evidence does not give Choice C as one of the two required statements.
(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "Their livelihoods relied more on the sea than on agriculture." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about inhabitants of the Mediterranean region in the ancient world?".
(E) is incorrect. Choice E says "They kept many stolen goods in coves along the coast.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes. During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.". That evidence does not give Choice E as one of the two required statements.
Associated Text:
Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "They frequently used captured boats for pirate attacks.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes. During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "They avoided being caught by authorities because they knew the region so well." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about inhabitants of the Mediterranean region in the ancient world?".
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "They bought information about the routes merchant ships would follow.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes. During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.". That evidence does not give Choice C as one of the two required statements.
(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "Their livelihoods relied more on the sea than on agriculture." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about inhabitants of the Mediterranean region in the ancient world?".
(E) is incorrect. Choice E says "They kept many stolen goods in coves along the coast.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Most had their own boats, strong seafaring skills and unmatched knowledge of the local coastline and routes. During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.". That evidence does not give Choice E as one of the two required statements.
Associated Text:
During periods of hardship, such coastal inhabitants could turn to piracy.
Questions 22-23
Choose two letters A-E.
Write your answers in boxes 22-23 on your answer sheet.
Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about piracy and ancient Greece?
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The state believed only a small number of people were involved in piracy.
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Views of piracy shifted soon after the Iliad and the Odyssey were written.
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Senior officials were sometimes known to join in piracy.
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All citizens considered pirate attacks on cities unacceptable.
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Some ancient Greek texts show a positive attitude towards piracy.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "The state believed only a small number of people were involved in piracy.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates. Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "Views of piracy shifted soon after the Iliad and the Odyssey were written.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates. Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.". That evidence does not give Choice B as one of the two required statements.
(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "Senior officials were sometimes known to join in piracy." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about piracy and ancient Greece?".
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "All citizens considered pirate attacks on cities unacceptable.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates. Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.". That evidence does not give Choice D as one of the two required statements.
(E) is correct. Choice E matches the question because "Some ancient Greek texts show a positive attitude towards piracy." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about piracy and ancient Greece?".
Associated Text:
Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "The state believed only a small number of people were involved in piracy.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates. Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.". That evidence does not give Choice A as one of the two required statements.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "Views of piracy shifted soon after the Iliad and the Odyssey were written.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates. Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.". That evidence does not give Choice B as one of the two required statements.
(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "Senior officials were sometimes known to join in piracy." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about piracy and ancient Greece?".
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "All citizens considered pirate attacks on cities unacceptable.", but the supporting evidence for the correct answers is "Homer not only accepted pirate activity in his poems but praised the lifestyle and actions of pirates. Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.". That evidence does not give Choice D as one of the two required statements.
(E) is correct. Choice E matches the question because "Some ancient Greek texts show a positive attitude towards piracy." is directly supported by the passage evidence: "Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.". That sentence gives one of the required ideas for "Which TWO of the following statements does the writer make about piracy and ancient Greece?".
Associated Text:
Even senior state figures could become involved in such acts.
Questions 24-26
Complete the summary below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in 24-26 on your answer sheet.
Use "Grain" because it is the exact word, phrase or option used to complete the question. The supporting sentence says: "Pirate attacks on grain ships, which were essential to Roman citizens, provoked angry voices in the Senate demanding punishment of the culprits.". This evidence names the idea needed for the blank, so the completed answer is logical and grammatically suitable.
Associated Text:
Pirate attacks on grain ships, which were essential to Roman citizens, provoked angry voices in the Senate demanding punishment of the culprits.
Use "Punishment" because it is the exact word, phrase or option used to complete the question. The supporting sentence says: "Pirate attacks on grain ships, which were essential to Roman citizens, provoked angry voices in the Senate demanding punishment of the culprits.". This evidence names the idea needed for the blank, so the completed answer is logical and grammatically suitable.
Associated Text:
Pirate attacks on grain ships, which were essential to Roman citizens, provoked angry voices in the Senate demanding punishment of the culprits.
Use "Ransom" because it is the exact word, phrase or option used to complete the question. The supporting sentence says: "By the 1st century BCE, emboldened pirates were kidnapping prominent Romans and demanding large ransoms.". This evidence names the idea needed for the blank, so the completed answer is logical and grammatically suitable.
Associated Text:
By the 1st century BCE, emboldened pirates were kidnapping prominent Romans and demanding large ransoms.
