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Answer: ASet 2: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest legal codes. It is famous for the principle of 'an eye for an eye,' ensuring that punishments were proportional to the crime. Text 2 While seemingly fair, the Code contained distinct biases. Punishments varied heavily based on the social class of the victim and the perpetrator, with harsher penalties for harming the wealthy.
How does Text 2 modify the description of justice presented in Text 1?
A. It clarifies that the 'proportionality' was relative to social status, not absolute equality.✓ Correct
B. It argues that the Code was completely random.
C. It claims the Code never existed.
D. It states that punishments were too lenient.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Proportional (Eye for eye). Text 2: Biased/Varied by class. Modification: Proportional relative to status.
Key Evidence:
• "proportional to the crime"
• "varied heavily"
• "social class"
Why others are wrong: B (Structured bias.), C (Discusses it.), D (Harsher for some.).