(1) Alexander the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age
when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for
a period of twelve years that he was actually engaged in performing the work of his life.
Napoleon was nearly three times as long on the great field of human action.
(5) Notwithstanding the briefness of Alexander's career, he ran through, during that short
period, a very brilliant series of exploits, which were so bold, so romantic, and which led him
into such adventures in scenes of the greatest magnificence and splendor, that all the world
looked on with astonishment then, and mankind have continued to read the story since, from
age to age, with the greatest interest and attention.
(10)The secret of Alexander's success was his character. He possessed a certain combination
of mental and personal attractions, which in every age gives to those who exhibit it a
mysterious and almost unbounded ascendancy over all within their influence. Alexander was
characterized by these qualities in a very remarkable degree. He was finely formed in person,
and very prepossessing in his manners. He was active, athletic, and full of ardor and
(15) enthusiasm in all that he did. At the same time, he was calm, collected, and considerate in
emergencies requiring caution, and thoughtful and far-seeing in respect to the bearings and
consequences of his acts. He formed strong attachments, was grateful for kindnesses shown
to him, considerate in respect to the feelings of all who were connected with him in any way,
faithful to his friends, and generous toward his foes. In a word, he had a noble character,
(20) though he devoted its energies unfortunately to conquest and war. He lived, in fact, in an age
when great personal and mental powers had scarcely any other field for their exercise than
this. He entered upon his career with great ardor, and the position in which he was placed gave
him the opportunity to act in it with prodigious effect.
4. What does the author mean in the sentence “Napoleon was nearly three times as long on the great field of human action?”
A. Napoleon was a taller leader than Alexander the Great.
B. Napoleon led battles on enormous fields.
C. Napoleon had a much longer career than Alexander the Great.
D. Napoleon met and defeated Alexander the Great in several battles
5. In line 14, ardor most nearly means __________. (2 points)
A. timidity
B. cruelty
C. energy
D. anger
6. The author connects Alexander the Great’s achievements with his __________.
A. enemies
B. character
C. youth
D. friends
1 not sure
2c
3d
4. Read the sentences before and after to discern the meaning.
5. C - yes
6. D - no
4.c
6. b
They are both right now.
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BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICHS RULE
1. In line (1) and (5), the author compares Alexander the Great's career to that of Napoleon. The author states that Alexander's career lasted for a period of twelve years, while Napoleon was nearly three times as long on the great field of human action. This means that Napoleon had a much longer career than Alexander the Great. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Napoleon had a much longer career than Alexander the Great.
2. In line (14), the author uses the word "ardor". To determine the meaning of the word, we can look at the context and the words used to describe Alexander the Great. The author states that Alexander was active, athletic, and full of ardor and enthusiasm in all that he did. Based on this, we can infer that ardor means energy, as it describes Alexander's passion and fervor in his actions. Therefore, the correct answer is C. energy.
3. In the given passage, the author connects Alexander the Great's achievements with his character. The author describes Alexander as possessing a certain combination of mental and personal attractions, which gave him an ascendancy over all within his influence. The author also highlights Alexander's noble character, strong attachments, gratitude, consideration for others, and generosity. Therefore, the correct answer is B. character.