Joe magarac, Man of steel
8. In section 1, what does the author mean when he says joe magarac is a folk hero?
A. Joe was a real man who spent his whole life in the steel mills of Pittsburgh.
B. Joe was a mysterious figure who vanished without a trace.*
C. Joe was a legend admired for his superhuman strength.
D. Joe was a protector to the people of Hunkietown.
9. Which statement from the text provides the best evidence to support the answer to the previous question?
A. His story takes place in and around the steel mills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
B. He uses his bare hands to stir boiling metal and then puts warm steel between his fingers and forms it into steel rails for the railroad.
C. Joe liked to work more than do anything, so he knew he'd never be a good husband.
D. Others think he melted himself down so there would be enough steel for a new mill to be built.*
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8. The author means that Joe Magarac is a legend admired for his superhuman strength.
9. The statement "Others think he melted himself down so there would be enough steel for a new mill to be built" provides the best evidence to support the answer to the previous question.
To answer question 8, the author means that Joe Magarac is considered a folk hero. This can be inferred from the given options. Option A states that Joe was a real man who spent his whole life in the steel mills of Pittsburgh, but being a real man doesn't necessarily make someone a folk hero. Option B states that Joe was a mysterious figure who vanished without a trace, which does not match the description of a folk hero. Option C states that Joe was a legend admired for his superhuman strength, which aligns with the idea of a folk hero. Option D states that Joe was a protector to the people of Hunkietown, which could also be a characteristic of a folk hero. Therefore, the correct answer is either C or D.
To answer question 9, the best statement from the text that provides evidence to support the answer to question 8 is option D: "Others think he melted himself down so there would be enough steel for a new mill to be built." This statement showcases the admiration and mythic status attributed to Joe Magarac, suggesting that he went to extreme lengths to benefit his community. This aligns with the concept of a folk hero, as folk heroes are often depicted as selfless individuals who perform extraordinary feats for the greater good.