Leave about an inch or so of the thread above the knot to tie the bracelet on afterward.

Which statement best explains leave about an inch or so?
A. One inch of thread is necessary above the knot.
B. Leave an inch and then add more above the knot.
C. Leave an inch and then take some away above the knot.
D. A little more or a little less than an inch is acceptable above the knot.

How does the author use the actions of neptune over the course of the text to develop the theme? a) neptune goes out of his way to bless ulysses and his men in their attempts to journey home. b) neptune speaks to the other gods throughout the excerpt and warns them about problems caused by ulysses. c) neptune caused the deaths of the sailors by placing them in the way of the cattle of the sun-god hyperion. d) neptune causes trouble for ulysses throughout the excerpt, making it impossible for him to settle down with family.