Blanca Flor. Juanito, remember the curse. Juanito. I am not afraid of any curse. Not with you here with me. All my dreams have come true. Come, let's go meet my family.

—Blanca Flor,
Angel Vigil

Why isn’t Juanito afraid of the curse?

A. He does not think the curse will affect him.

B. He thinks his love for Blanca Flor will overcome the curse.

C. He does not believe in curses.

D. He forgets the curse.

The latin phrase de gustibus non est disputandum means which of the following? a. “disputes aren’t easily settled.” b. “the great aren’t guilty.” c. “guilt isn’t the issue.” d. “there’s no disputing about tastes.”

Excerpt from an enemy of the people henrik ibsen mrs. stockmann. (turns to the hall door, listening.) i expect that is mr. hovstad coming. billing. very likely. (peter stockmann comes in. he wears an overcoat and his official hat, and carries a stick.) peter stockmann. good evening, katherine. mrs. stockmann (coming forward into the sitting-room). ah, good evening--is it you? how good of you to come up and see us! peter stockmann. i happened to be passing, and into the dining-room). but you have company with you, i see. mrs. stockmann (a little embarrassed). oh, no--it was quite by chance he came in. (hurriedly.) won't you come in and have something, too? peter stockmann. i! no, you. good gracious--hot meat at night! not with my digestion, when peter stockmann enters, what does his physical appearance to reveal about his character?

Which lines best illustrate the conclusion that odysseus is an epic hero because he fights alone?