Final Answer-Explanation:
The correct answer to Part A is: C. He is confident that he will fulfill his promise and that he will impress the king.
The evidence in the text that best supports this answer is:
> "'And so I will,' said Perseus grimly, and he went away in anger, while his young friends laughed at him because of his foolish words."
This shows that Perseus is confident in his abilities and that he is determined to fulfill his promise. He is also aware that his friends do not believe in him, but this does not deter him from his goal.
The other answers are incorrect because:
* Answer A is not supported by the text. There is no evidence that Perseus is excited to go on an adventure.
* Answer B is not supported by the text. There is no evidence that Perseus knows his friends are rooting for him.
* Answer C is not supported by the text. There is no evidence that Perseus realizes he has made a bad decision after he promises to bring the king the head of Medusa.
* Answer D is not supported by the text. There is no evidence that Perseus is vexed by the king's request.
The correct answer to Part B is:
B. "'And so I will,' said Perseus grimly, and he went away in anger, while his young friends laughed at him because of his foolish words."
This evidence supports the answer to Part A because it shows that Perseus is confident that he will fulfill his promise and that he will impress the king. He is determined to succeed, even though his friends think he is foolish.
The other options are not as strong as evidence. Option A is about Perseus's journey, not his confidence. Option C is about Perseus's popularity, not his confidence. Option D is about Perseus's anger, not his confidence.
