Read the passage from “cruel tribute.” then every maiden, without looking, reached her hand into one of the vessels and drew forth a ball, and those who took the black balls were borne away to the black ship, which lay in waiting by the shore. the young men also drew lots in like manner, but when six black balls had been drawn theseus came quickly forward and said: “hold! let no more balls be drawn. i will be the seventh youth to pay this tribute.” what is the effect when theseus volunteers? theseus sets himself up to become the ruler of athens. theseus sets himself up to battle the minotaur. theseus sets himself up to win ariadne’s love. theseus sets himself up to win king minos’s respec

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if you’re a fan of chocolate, every occasion is right for this treat. feeling down? eat some chocolate. celebrating? eat some more. want to show your valentine how special you think your sweetheart is? offer up chocolate!   people have been enjoying chocolate as a food, drink and medicine for thousands of years. the ancient maya and aztecs called chocolate kakaw and used it as medicine. they also made chocolate offerings to their gods. chocolate comes from the cacao (kuh-kow) tree, and its scientific name reflects its history. theobroma cacao translates to “cacao, food of the gods.” these days, chocolate is not just for deities. the treat has become popular around the world.

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i believe the answer is b.