Read the following paragraph and then respond to each of the questions by choosing the letter of the correct answer.
(1) Most sporting events in the Roman Empire were dedicated to the gods worshipped by the Romans, just as the Greeks dedicated their games to their own gods. (2) Running events, wrestling, ball games, and equestrian1 events were common. (3) Many sporting events grew into major entertainments that became both spectacular and bloody. (4) Chariot races and gladiatorial contests were often held in large facilities, the two most famous being the Circus Maximus and the Colosseum, both in Rome. (5) Both women and men attended, and much betting took place prior to the contests.
1. The subject of sentence 1 is
a. Roman gods.
b. Greek gods.
c. dedication of sporting events.
d. religious worship in ancient Rome.
2. The subject of sentence 2 is
a. common sporting events in ancient Rome.
b. common sporting events.
c. popular sporting events.
d. difficult sporting events.
3. The subject of sentence 4 is
a. sporting events in large facilities.
b. chariot races.
c. Colosseum and Circus Maximus.
d. famous ancient arenas.
4. The general topic of this paragraph is
a. ancient sporting events.
b. sporting events in ancient Rome.
c. the growth of bloody sporting events.
d. sport and religion.
1. c.
2. a.
3. a.
4. b.
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