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. (My answer)
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. (My answer)
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.*
I'm not sure of the answer
I agree with both of your answers.
Are they right? Pls I need to get a good grade on this.
To get the answers to the questions, one needs to carefully analyze the information provided in the text. Here's how you can do it:
8. To determine the meaning of the phrase "folk hero" in relation to Joe Magarac, you need to look for clues in the text. Read the description of Joe Magarac and consider the options provided.
A. The option mentions that Joe was a real man who spent his life in the steel mills of Pittsburgh. This information alone does not imply that Joe is a folk hero.
B. The option mentions that Joe was a mysterious figure who vanished without a trace. Since Joe Magarac is described in the text and has a story, this option can be eliminated.
C. The option mentions that Joe was a legend admired for his superhuman strength. This aligns with the characteristics of a folk hero, as folk heroes are often legendary figures with extraordinary abilities. This is the correct answer.
D. The option mentions that Joe was a protector to the people of Hunkietown. Although it indicates that Joe had a protective role, it does not necessarily imply that he is a folk hero.
Therefore, the correct answer to question 8 is C: Joe was a legend admired for his superhuman strength.
9. To find the best evidence to support the answer to the previous question, you need to identify a statement in the text that provides information about Joe's superhuman strength being admired as a legend.
A. The statement focuses on the setting of Joe's story but doesn't directly support the idea of being a folk hero admired for his superhuman strength.
B. The statement describes Joe's ability to stir boiling metal with his bare hands and shape steel rails with warm steel between his fingers. This provides evidence for Joe's superhuman strength and aligns with the answer to question 8.
C. The statement provides information about Joe's preference for work but does not support the idea of him being a folk hero with superhuman strength.
D. The statement suggests speculation about Joe's fate but does not provide evidence for his legend as a folk hero admired for his strength.
Therefore, the correct answer to question 9 is 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."
Remember, when answering questions, it's important to thoroughly examine the information provided in the text and choose the most suitable option based on that analysis.