Question

“. . . when in the wrought chest the wind blowing over and the sea heaving struck her [Danae] with fear, her cheeks not dry, she put her arm over Perseus and spoke: My child such trouble I have. And you sleep, your heart is placid; you dream in the joyless wood; in the night nailed in bronze, in the blue dark you lie still and shine. The salt water that towers above your head as the wave goes by you heed not, nor the wind’s voice; you press your bright face to the red blanket. If this danger were danger to you, your small ear would attend my words. But I tell you, Sleep, my baby, and let the sea sleep, let our trouble sleep . . .” —Simonides, Greek poet, as quoted in A Soaring Spirit: Time Frame 600–400 B.C. Danae and Perseus are in what kind of vessel?

a. a wooden boat


c. a wrought chest

b. a bronze boat

d. a bed

Answer 1

According to the passage from Simonides, Danae, and Perseus were in a wrought chest, which is reflected in the description of their journey at sea.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage from Simonides, an ancient Greek poet, Danae and her son Perseus are described as being inside a wrought chest during their tumultuous journey on the sea. This clearly indicates the correct answer to the student's question that the type of vessel they are in is a wrought chest (option c). Danae's experience within this chest, as well as the descriptions of fear and desire to protect her child, reinforces the dangers and trials faced by these characters from classical mythology as they navigated treacherous waters.

Answer 2

b.

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