"Now the head-man of these Russians was Ivan. He it was, with his two thumbs, who drove out the eyes of Kinoos. He it was who fought his way through the white water, with two men left of all his men, and went away along the rim of the Great Fog Sea into the north."

Which sentence best explains the central idea of this section of the story?
Ivan had many followers and this made him a big threat.
Ivan was a leader among a feared enemy of the people.
Ivan was cruel and brutal, but a powerful fighter.
Ivan was to be greatly feared, but could be tricked.

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"Now the head-man of these Russians was Ivan. He it was, with his two thumbs, who drove out the eyes of Kinoos. He it was who fought his way through the white water, with two men left of all his men, and went away along the rim of the Great Fog Sea into the north."

Which sentence best explains the central idea of this section of the story?
Ivan had many followers and this made him a big threat.
Ivan was a leader among a feared enemy of the people.
Ivan was cruel and brutal, but a powerful fighter.
Ivan was to be greatly feared, but could be tricked.

brittanie.hair · Answer

I think it is C but im not sure

adoni · Answer

Yes, C is correct. 

This is shown as it illustrates how he "drove out the eyes of the Kinoos" with his two thumbs (or in other words, ripped their eyes out) and how he fought his way through the white water (likely harsh currents). 
These examples show how brutal and powerful he was.

brittanie.hair · Answer

thank you! :)

adoni · Answer

You're very welcome! (: 
Let me know if you need help with anything else.

brittanie.hair · Answer

"Show them the way, Negore, even as Old Kinoos showed them the way, so that they come, unprepared, to where we wait for them, in a passage up the rocks.

What is Oona planning?
For Negore to lead the Russians to be ambushed, as her father once did.
For Negore to climb up the wall and ambush Ivan the Terrible and the Russians.
For old Kinoos and Ivan the Terrible to be led into battle in a passage up the rocks.
For Negore to lead the Russians to death even if it means he is killed.

brittanie.hair · Answer

For this one I think it is either B or D

adoni · Answer

I think you are close, but I believe that 'Old Kinoos' is referring to soldiers of olden days, perhaps of her father's days. 

Also note that it says to 'lead' them there, which implies that they will trap and ambush them.

brittanie.hair · Answer

So B would be the answer then, correct?

adoni · Answer

Not quite, no.

brittanie.hair · Answer

wait... C ?

adoni · Answer

No, no... 
So, soldiers of olden days, of her father's days...
Then the plan to ambush. 

Which option has both of those?

brittanie.hair · Answer

ohh I'm sorry. I get what you are saying!

adoni · Answer

So you have found your answer, correct? (:

brittanie.hair · Answer

yes thank you! :)

adoni · Answer

You're welcome. (: