How does the author's use of the word "throne" inform the reader? A. It emphasizes the rich, time-honored traditions of the British monarchy.

B. It represents the rigid authority that Great Britain maintains over the colonies.

C. It implies that the British monarchy commands respect from its subjects.

D. It suggests that Great Britain is too civilized to go to war with the colonies.

How does the author use the actions of neptune over the course of the text to develop the theme? a) neptune goes out of his way to bless ulysses and his men in their attempts to journey home. b) neptune speaks to the other gods throughout the excerpt and warns them about problems caused by ulysses. c) neptune caused the deaths of the sailors by placing them in the way of the cattle of the sun-god hyperion. d) neptune causes trouble for ulysses throughout the excerpt, making it impossible for him to settle down with family.