Comprehension


Direction: You have brief passages with 5 questions following each passage. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
PASSAGE
The victory of the small Greek democracy of Athens over the mighty Persian Empire in 490 B.C. is one of the most famous events in history. Darius, King of the Persian Empire, was furious because Athens had interceded for the other Greek city-states in revolt against Persian domination. In anger the King sent an enormous army to defeat Athens. He thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part of the Empire. Persia was ruled by one man. In Athens, however, all citizens helped to rule. Ennobled by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city-state. Perhaps this was the secret of the remarkable victory at Marathon, which freed them from Persian rule. On their way to Marathon, the Persians tried to fool some Greek city-states by claiming to have come in peace. The frightened citizens of Delos refused to believe this. Not wanting to abet the conquest of Greece, they fled from their city and did not return until the Persians had left. They were wise, for the Persians next conquered the city of Etria and captured its people. Tiny Athens stood alone against Persia. The Athenian people went to their sanctuaries. There they prayed for deliverance. They asked their Gods to expedite their victory. The Athenians refurbished their weapons and moved to the plain of Marathon, where their little band would meet the Persians. At the last moment, soldiers from Plataea reinforced the Athenian troops. The Athenian army attacked, and Greek citizens fought bravely. The power of the mighty Persians was offset by the love that the Athenians had for their city. Athenians defeated the Persians in archery and hand combat. Greek soldiers seized Persian ships and burned them, and the Persians fled in terror. Herodotus, a famous historian, reports that 6400 Persians died, compared with only 192 Athenians.
SOME IMPORTANT WORDS
interceded : to speak to somebody in order to persuade him to have pity on somebody else or to help settle an argument.
ennobled : made somebody a member of the nobility.
abet : to help or encourage somebody to do something wrong.
deliverance : the state of being rescued from danger, pain, etc.
expedite : to make a process happen more quickly.
refurbished : cleaned and decorated a room, building, etc.
in order to make it more attractive, more useful, etc.
reinforced : made a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger.
combat : fighting or a fight, especially during a time of war.

  1. This is a passage about









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    committed patriotism

    Correct Option: B

    committed patriotism


  1. In the passage intercede means to









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    intervene on behalf of

    Correct Option: D

    intervene on behalf of



  1. Marathon was the place where ____.









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    Athenians achieved victory

    Correct Option: B

    Athenians achieved victory


  1. What did the Athenians do to expedite victory?









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    They sought divine assistance.

    Correct Option: D

    They sought divine assistance.



  1. Who has given an account of the battle between Greece and Persia?









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    Herodotus

    Correct Option: B

    Herodotus