Question

My men were mutinous,
fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they
butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,
feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running
to call to arms the main force of Cicones.
This was an army, trained to fight on horseback
or, where the ground required, on foot. They came
with dawn over that terrain like the leaves
and blades of spring.

What theme is supported by the excerpt?

The victors of war earn rewards.
The fugitives of war suffer in isolation.
Soldiers should take proper care of their horses.
Soldiers must be wary of their enemies.

Answer 1

Answer :

Soldiers must be wary of their enemies.

Explanation :

The theme "Soldiers must be wary of their enemies" is supported by the excerpt.

Answer 2

Soldiers must be wary of enemies.
Because the lines an army trained...refers to enemy army