Question

A “Cassandra” is someone who warns other people of a future danger but is not believed or heeded. The term comes from a story in Greek mythology in which Cassandra, the daughter of a king and queen, was given the gift of accurately seeing the future by the god Apollo, who was in love with her. However, when she did not love him back, Apollo became angry and placed a spell that prevented anyone from believing her predictions. Question 1 of 12 What is the overall purpose of this passage? Answers Answers Answer Letter Answer A To relate a story from Greek mythology B To explain the origin of a term C To emphasize the need to take some predictions seriously D To show how difficult it is to predict future events

Answer 1

I think the author chose the name Cassie because they both have the ability to tell the future, but nobody believes them.

The following is evidence that nobody believed Cassie when she predicted the future:

1. Cassie shifted her gaze back to the planet and said, “Dad, I have a very bad feeling about this.”

2. “Dad, do you think we should just send a probe down there?” Cassie spoke a little louder this time and fidgeted while she waited for his reply; her knuckles turned white and cracked loudly as her hands tightened into fists at her side.

3. Cassie gripped the ship deck’s railing tightly to stay upright. “Dad, I think I can see some wreckage down there,” she replied, a tremor in her voice. Telemach smiled patiently. “Those are just shadows from that crater, Cassie.”

Answer 2

B. To explain an origin of the term

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