English

Bailey Huff

3 April, 14:09

Read this passage. Then, answer the question that follows.

Thus died K. Charles the 2d, of a Vigorous and robust constitution, and in all appearance capable of a longer life. A Prince of many Virtues, and many greate Imperfections, Debonaire, Easy of accesse, not bloudy or Cruel: His Countenance fierce, his voice greate, proper of person, every motion became him, a lover of the sea, and skillful of shipping, not affecting other studys, yet he had a laboratory and knew of many Empyrical Medicines.

-from the diary of John Evelyn, concerning the death of King Charles II, in 1685

What tradition is alluded to in this selection?

A. absolute rule by a king or queen

B. admiring one's country's leaders

C. questioning a mysterious death

D. the profession of sailing