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NOVEMBER 17, 2026
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deus ex machina

The plots of many ancient plays contain a device called a deus ex machina. Which of the following hypothetical scenarios describes one?

  1. Apollo appears on his white chariot and makes everyone live happily ever after.
  2. Argos slew the hideous six-headed monster with a large mace-like weapon.
  3. The City of Troy opened its gates wide for the large wooden horse that was obviously a gift from the gods.
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