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The correct answer is C, swimming provides a sense of fulfillment.
Answer:
Option B, The author used details about events such as the Olympic Games's chariot race.
Explanation:
Detail in Option B reflect the historical setting of the text.
It is so because Chariot race in Olympic games used to happen some where around 684 BC when horses were included in the Olympics. This event happened in past and hence it is a historical event.
Thus, describing about Olympics chariot race represent the historical setting.
I have found the choices for this item from another source and I will attach them here:
<span>A. Gerasim helps Ivan Ilyich by caring for him in his last days, regardless of the challenge.
B. Gerasim treats Ivan like his father and performs the duties of a son.
C. Ivan Ilyich realizes that he has lived an artificial life by comparing his life with Gerasim’s.
D. Ivan Ilyich feels inferior to Gerasim because Gerasim leads a healthy life.
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ANSWER: A.
In order to help Ivan Ilyich attain spiritual freedom, Gerasim cares for him on his death bed. Gerasim is always known for his empathy and sense of compassion, and caring for Ivan was his way of helping him be free spiritually.