A) reinforce the sense of the passage of time present in the frieze.
B) suggest that opposing qualities of the carving present a sense of overall balance.
C) prove that the style of the frieze is characteristically Greek.
D) emphasize the contrast between the men in the procession and the goddess Athena at
its end.23 .Which of the following best describes the structure of Passage 1?
A) A purpose for the frieze is proposed, and then a description is given.
B) An interpretation of the frieze is questioned and a new solution is offered.
C) The frieze is described in detail, with emphasis on its unique qualities.
D) A historical overview is given that helps explain the layout of the frieze.24 .As used in line 44, “unparalleled” most nearly means
A) crooked.
B) normal.
C) unsurpassed.
D) unprecedented.25 .The first two paragraphs of Passage 2 primarily serve to
A) reject the idea that the frieze depicts the Panathenaic procession.
B) argue against the idea that the frieze represents the passage of time.
C) suggest that the frieze represents the heroes of Marathon.
D) outline problems in the traditional interpretation of the frieze.26 .As used in line 59, “mortal” most nearly means
A) human.
B) deadly.
C) terrible.
D) common.27 .In the context of the passage, the author’s use of the phrase “there I go” (lines 57-58) is
primarily meant to convey the idea that
A) figures in the frieze were not meant to be portraits of individual citizens.
B) the frieze cannot be a representation of a human event.
C) the citizens of Athens did not participate in the Panathenaic procession.
D) the subject of the frieze should be obvious to modern viewers.
28 .Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?