Which statement explains why the two excerpts present conflicting views?

What motivated germany to make an alliance with austria-hungary?   a.  fear of aggression from the united states      b.  fear of aggression from france      c.  the desire to invade russia      d.  fear of aggression from england

23. how does specialization among nations encourage interdependence? nations work together to share labor and resources to produce vital goods. nations sign treaties prohibiting taxes on imports. nations produce specific goods and then trade to obtain things they need. nations that are more developed agree to fund development in nations with limited industry.

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 cannibal? eater of guests under your roof! zeus and the gods have paid you! ' according to this excerpt, a. odysseus 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.