Question

Read the following excerpts from a story about Norse mythology: “Loki then disguised himself in servant garb so that he might administer the sleeping potion.” “The thunder god Thor relied on strength and daring, while his brother Loki trusted his cunning instead.” “Thor was doomed to lose the race from the beginning, for, you see, Loki had devised a shortcut for himself.” Which of the following inferences do these clues support? A. Loki’s envy of his brother’s strength was all-consuming. B. Loki was unconcerned about breaking the rules of decent society. C. Those who rely on their cunning defeat those who depend on strength. D. The competitive nature of Thor and Loki’s relationship had its origin in their childhood. \

Answer 1

I believe it would either be C

Answer 2

Answer:

The clues given support the idea that Loki was unconcerned about breaking the rules of decent society. The correct answer is B.

Explanation:

By reading these lines, the audience can infer that Loki doesn't care about society's rules. Loki cheats to win the race -when we know we are not allowed to do so-, he also "disguised himself in servant garb so that he might administer the sleeping potion", and his lack of strength doesn't bother him because he trusts his cunning. Loki is clever and he figures out the way of getting things without having the strength of his brother Thor. These ways are not always approved by the society, but he doesn't seem to care about it and get what he wants in the way he thinks is beneficial for him, that is why I chose the second option.