Which character in a poem from this unit visits a dark, empty house to keep a promise he made and then rides off on his horse when no one is there to meet him?
a.
casey
b.
the highwayman
c.
the traveler
d.
the abbot of aberbrothok

Why are reading and writing necessary in today’s world?

What is the definition of scathing? a. to assail with abusive language c. to deter by advice or persuasion b. bitterly severe, as a remark d. the west wind; a mild wind

Read the excerpt from the odyssey; 'o cyclops! would you feast on my companions? puny am i, in a caveman's hands? how do you like the beating that we gave you, you d(arn)ed cannibal? eater of guests under your roof! zeus and the gods have paid you! ' according to this excerpt, odysseus (a)is fearful of the cyclops. (b)is prideful and overly confident. (c)has been weakened by the cyclops. (d)has regrets about staying on the island.