Question

The hero Odysseus spent nine years returning home after the Trojan War. During his voyage by
sea, he came upon Scylla and Charybdis. Scylla was an enormous sea monster with numerous
hands and six dog heads sprouting from her body; she ate men alive. Charybdis was a
tremendous whirlpool that digested ships whole. Since the only way to get home was to choose
one of these routes, Odysseus had to choose one horror or the other. He chose Scylla, losing six
crewmen to Scylla's hunger.

The myth described in the passage gave rise to the phrase “between Scylla and Charybdis.” Which other idiomatic phrase conveys the same meaning?
a fate worse than death
to sign one's own death warrant
between a rock and a hard place
read between the lines

Answer 1

choices?

Answer 2

choices?

Answer 3

ohhhhhh the ones at the bottom @chosenmatt

Answer 4

yes sorry

Answer 5

anyone know this? @Saisuke<3 @chosenmatt @Lexidol

Answer 6

hmmm

Answer 7

a or c possibly? or no

Answer 8

i think its c

Answer 9

most likely

Answer 10

thanks

Answer 11

no problem!! :D

Answer 12

Cora's eyes were on the distant blue hills; but her thoughts seemed elsewhere. Charles would
have given much to have known what was in her mind. Did she, in her heart, entertain hatred for
Adelpha? Her remark a moment later convinced him to the contrary.

"Adelpha is a lovely maid and as good as she is beautiful. Her lot is a happy one."

There was no bitterness, no regret in the remark; yet her words were so sad, that they went to the
heart of Charles.

"Cora, there is such a difference in the lots of people, that sometimes I almost believe God is unjust."

"Charles!" she cried, quite shocked.

"Hear me out, before you condemn me, Cora. Here is Adelpha, who has known only sunshine
and happiness, health and prosperity. She was born in a wealthy family, and has all the luxuries
that riches can buy——"

"She is good and deserves them," interrupted Cora. "God has rewarded her."

"But, on the other hand, you are just as good; yet your life has been one of bitterness. Misery
seems to steal some people at their birth; but sometimes there come changes in the lives of
people. All may run smoothly for a while, then storms gather about the head of the child of
fortune, while, on the other hand, to one who has fought and struggled through storms and
adversity a peaceful harbor may open——"

Cora suddenly said:

"God forbid, Charles, that our lots should be reversed. I would not have Adelpha Leisler drain
the cup of bitterness, as I have done; but we must change our subject, for, see there, Adelpha and
Alice Corey are coming."

(from The Witch of Salem by John R. Musick)

Read this line from the passage:
All may run smoothly for a while, then storms gather about the head of the child of fortune
What does Charles mean when he makes this remark?
A person who has enjoyed good fortune may suffer misfortune.
A fortunate person gets opportunities to travel across the seas.
A person who has been lucky has to suffer bad weather.
A person who is fortunate becomes skeptical and mistrustful.