Read the passage from a student’s response to an op-ed. (1) Standardized college admissions tests determine not only who will be admitted to colleges and universities, but also who will win scholarships. (2) Yet data show that students who cannot afford expensive, small-group test-prep courses tend to do worse on these tests than their wealthier peers. (3) To ensure a fair chance for all of our students, our school should offer a free test-prep course for all students taking college admissions tests. (4) It is the right thing to do.

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Odysseus qualifies as an epic hero due to his prodigious cunning, quick thinking and bravery. in ancient greek culture,  kleos is glory won from war or the hero's own sacrifice for war. odysseus has gained his glory and qualifies as a hero because he has made himself a reputation that the people of greece know. as he travels before coming home to ithaca, he is described as cunning, a strategist and one who can overcome many obstacles. he exhibits four traits that make him an epic hero: intelligence, cunning, quick thinking and being favored by the greek gods. we must not forget that the greek gods play an important role in a hero's end goal or reputation. athena favors odysseus, thus giving a hand so he may achieve  nostos, or homcoming after long years at war; consequently, achieving glory and a good reputation for himself as a hero (which is highly valued in greek culture).