He gets a flashback to the last time he saw his parents because he is remembering what life used to be.
The correct answer to this question is: Parents want their children to have better lives than they have had. I hope I was able to help!
I choose the last option "We do not know if the sacrifice appeased Poseidon or not."
Please correct if I'm wrong!! :)
Cryptic: Puzzling, Obscure
Balmy: Temperate, Soothing
Quarry: Prey, Target
Retribution: Punishment, Revenge
Coveted: Desirable, Longed For