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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For question 8, the author means that Joe Magarac is a folk hero who is admired for his superhuman strength. This can be inferred from the given answer choices, where option C states that Joe is a legend admired for his superhuman strength.
For question 9, the statement from the text that provides the best evidence to support the answer is option B, which says "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." This statement illustrates Joe's immense strength and ability to work with molten metal, further supporting the idea that he is a folk hero known for his superhuman abilities.
Based on these explanations, it can be concluded that the answers to the questions are:
8. C. Joe was a legend admired for his superhuman strength.
9. 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."