Why is the setting of the Underworld
important to the development of the theme?

Theme: True love is worth fighting for, but
without trust and faith, it cannot survive.

A) It's a place that welcomed Orpheus and his music.

B) It's a place where mortals have gone but never
returned.

C) It's ruled by Hades, a god who does not
believe in true love.

D) It's a dark and mysterious world that
creates a feeling of distrust.

Read this excerpt from holes. at the time, elya thought nothing of the curse. he was just a fifteen-year-old kid, and “eternity” didn’t seem much longer than a week from tuesday. besides, he liked madame zeroni and would be glad to carry her up the mountain. he would have done it right then and there, but he wasn’t yet strong enough. how does this section of the flashback relate to stanley? a.elya was much older during his difficult time than stanley was during his. b.elya’s physical weakness parallels stanley’s physical weakness. c.elya, like stanley, lives in the moment and does not consider the future. d.elya, like stanley, likes the character who is giving him a hard time.

The correct word to complete the sentence

Read the passage. then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage. most ships cannot survive a terrible thunderstorm. the ocean is an angry beast that will tame any who try to control it. the gods have the power to control human destiny. men are willing to die to eat the delicious cattle of the gods.