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The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.

(A) Pyrrhic
(B) Glorious
(C) Decisive
(D) Costly

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Final answer:

The correct answer is (A) Pyrrhic, as it indicates a victory with significant losses, aligning with the mournful tone of the context provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate tragic victory. This implies that the victory came at a great cost, and despite being a 'win,' it is marked by sorrow and loss. The term 'Pyrrhic' from option (A) refers to a victory that inflicts such a devastating toll on the victor that it is tantamount to defeat. Given the context of mourning and sadness suggested by the passage from Martial, Epigrams 5.67, which speaks of a young life cut short and a glory tainted by the cost, the Chorus is likely referring to a Pyrrhic victory rather than one that is purely glorious, decisive, or simply costly. Hence, the correct answer is (A) Pyrrhic.

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