NEVACH G. 31. While many of the events are different, the ancient Olympics had many similarities with the modern ones. Winning athletes, crowned with olive leaves, became celebrities. They were immortalized in poems, songs, and statues. In their hometown they were often given great sums of money for winning. They were X A rewarded embarrassed C distracted D permitted

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NEVACH G.
31. While many of the events are different, the ancient Olympics had many similarities with the modern ones. Winning
athletes, crowned with olive leaves, became celebrities. They were immortalized in poems, songs, and statues. In
their hometown they were often given great sums of money for winning. They were
X
A
rewarded
embarrassed
C
distracted
D
permitted
Answer

A. Rewarded

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The correct answer is A. Rewarded. The ancient Olympic athletes were rewarded with fame, money, and other honors for their victories...
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