Question

Read the passage from “Cruel Tribute.”

Answer 1

The author builds suspense most by  waiting to reveal the Minotaur.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Cruel Tribute is a part of the work of James Baldwin, “Old Greek Stories”. It is a fiction based on the Greek mythology and was first published in 1895. It tells the story of Theseus who was the great hero of Athens.

This story revolves around the promise that Theseus has made to his father to kill Minotaur who was the beast in the story. The author has very vividly created the suspense in this passage before revealing the Minotaur.

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is A

Explanation: