Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.
Scientists recently discovered several scrolls in a clay pot believed to have been written by a people who resided in the mountains of Chile thousands of years ago. Each scroll contains a story explaining the origin and history of the people. All the stories have characters who must save their people from great danger. The theme of each story is a true leader sacrifices all for his people. Scientists believe that this society was under constant attack from other groups and were finally wiped out by unknown invaders.
Which of the following choices BEST answers these questions:
1. What does the common theme among these stories reveal about the purpose of these stories?
2. What does the common theme among these stories reveal about the values of this lost society?
A. 1. These stories served as a warning to the people.
2. The common theme shows how much the society valued reason.
B. 1. These stories served as inspiration to the people.
2. The common theme shows how much the society valued courage in their leaders.
C. 1. These stories served as a mode of instruction for their children.
2. The common theme shows how much the society valued their history.
D. 1. These stories served as a method of record keeping.
2. The common theme shows how much the society valued their leaders.