Multiple Choice Questions

In which ways does Odysseus's character change over the course of The Odyssey? Check all that apply.
  • He has become more humble and patient in battle.
  • He becomes more humbleHe learns to make better decisions He becomes less arrogant and proud
  • He does not live by the same rules and customs as the Greeks.
  • After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.
Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in this excerpt?
  • bravery and perseverance
  • connecting clues to background knowledge
  • They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength.They believed the gods were active in people's lives.
  • Bravery
What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership?
  • He is savage and brutal like a wild animal.
  • After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.
  • He has become more humble and patient in battle.
  • He knows that they cannot move the boulder blocking the doorway.
The epic simile in this excerpt shows
  • Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape.
  • how helpless Odysseus's men are in the clutches of the Cyclops.
  • Some god guided usthat night, for we could barely see our bowsin the dense fog around us
  • The Cyclops is compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size.
Which is the best paraphrase of this excerpt?
  • Odysseus is the son of Laertes and is widely respected for his cunning.
  • 'My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends,everyone calls me Nohbdy.
  • Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape.
  • Odysseus's men "bent steady to the oars" (Homer 79).
According to the excerpt, Odysseus believes his men were
  • respect their leader.
  • The new cloak
  • Careless
  • The Cyclops insists that they "care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus" (Homer 186).
Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made about Odysseus? Check all that apply.
  • Telemachus and Odysseus will work together.
  • Odysseus's curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men.
  • Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,driven by want to beg his bread, and everyonein hall gave bits, to cram his bag—onlyAntinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder
  • Bravery
Based on the excerpt, readers can conclude that Odysseus's men
  • bravery and perseverance
  • respect their leader.
  • Telemachus and Odysseus will work together.
  • Odysseus's curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men.
Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey?
  • " I learned to keep my head in hardship -years of war and years at sea. Let this new trial come"
  • It would be most helpful to consider both characters' reactions to the suitors.
  • The Cyclops insists that they "care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus" (Homer 186).
  • Some god guided usthat night, for we could barely see our bowsin the dense fog around us
Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of this excerpt?
  • The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.
  • Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,driven by want to beg his bread, and everyonein hall gave bits, to cram his bag—onlyAntinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder
  • They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength.They believed the gods were active in people's lives.
  • The Cyclops' effort to move the stone is compared to a simple task, showing his strength.
Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Rina is
  • respect their leader.
  • disorganized.
  • Loyalty
  • Isolation
What is the symbolism of the new cloak in this excerpt?
  • The Cyclops' effort to move the stone is compared to a simple task, showing his strength.
  • The new cloak
  • a description of the Cyclops' eating habitsa comparison between the Cyclops and a large land forma visual image of the Cyclops' size
  • The new cloak represents Odysseus's transformation from a weary traveler to the returning hero.
Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Greek society?
  • " I learned to keep my head in hardship -years of war and years at sea. Let this new trial come"
  • I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
  • Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,driven by want to beg his bread, and everyonein hall gave bits, to cram his bag—onlyAntinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder
  • I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, tied them down under their rowing benches, and called the rest: 'All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.
Based on this excerpt, what is the best prediction about the future relationship between Telemachus and Odysseus?
  • Telemachus and Odysseus will work together.
  • respect their leader.
  • like the mast of an enormously large ship
  • Odysseus's curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men.
Which lines from the text best support this theme?
  • Some god guided usthat night, for we could barely see our bowsin the dense fog around us
  • fleeing the Lotus-Eatersfighting the SirensFacing Charybdis and Scylla
  • Odysseus's men "bent steady to the oars" (Homer 79).
  • It would be most helpful to consider both characters' reactions to the suitors.
Which excerpt from The Odyssey best demonstrates the importance of perseverance in Greek society?
  • I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
  • I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, tied them down under their rowing benches, and called the rest: 'All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.
  • " I learned to keep my head in hardship -years of war and years at sea. Let this new trial come"
  • The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.
Which theme do these lines support?
  • Teamwork builds strength and unity
  • The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.
  • rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words
  • is prideful and overly confident.
What does the metaphor add to the passage? Check all that apply.
  • Loyalty
  • Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape.
  • Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,driven by want to beg his bread, and everyonein hall gave bits, to cram his bag—onlyAntinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder
  • a description of the Cyclops' eating habitsa comparison between the Cyclops and a large land forma visual image of the Cyclops' size
What theme is best revealed by this conflict?
  • It is wise to know the enemy you face.
  • Teamwork builds strength and unity
  • Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape.
  • by describing their neglect of orders
What conclusion about Odysseus (the speaker) is best supported by the excerpt?
  • He has become more humble and patient in battle.
  • His transformation
  • He trusts Circe's advice.
  • He knows that they cannot move the boulder blocking the doorway.
What prevents Odysseus from killing the sleeping Cyclops?
  • He has become more humble and patient in battle.
  • He knows that they cannot move the boulder blocking the doorway.
  • He does not live by the same rules and customs as the Greeks.
  • He becomes more humbleHe learns to make better decisions He becomes less arrogant and proud
Which events are part of the road of trials in Odysseus's heroic quest? Check all that apply.
  • The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.
  • fleeing the Lotus-Eatersfighting the SirensFacing Charybdis and Scylla
  • It would be most helpful to consider both characters' reactions to the suitors.
  • I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, tied them down under their rowing benches, and called the rest: 'All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.
How does this excerpt prove that Odysseus's men caused their own problems?
  • by describing their neglect of orders
  • Telemachus and Odysseus will work together.
  • connecting clues to background knowledge
  • a description of the Cyclops' eating habitsa comparison between the Cyclops and a large land forma visual image of the Cyclops' size
What can be learned about the ancient Greeks from this excerpt? Check all that apply.
  • The Cyclops is compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size.
  • fleeing the Lotus-Eatersfighting the SirensFacing Charybdis and Scylla
  • a description of the Cyclops' eating habitsa comparison between the Cyclops and a large land forma visual image of the Cyclops' size
  • They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength.They believed the gods were active in people's lives.
What key detail should be added to strengthen the student's paraphrasing of this excerpt?
  • It is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends.
  • He does not live by the same rules and customs as the Greeks.
  • He trusts Circe's advice.
  • Odysseus holds his home very close to his heart.
What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey?
  • Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape.
  • I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
  • It is wise to know the enemy you face.
  • With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
  • the Cyclops and the mast of a ship
  • The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.
  • The sea is compared to a boiling pot, emphasizing its churning.
  • The Cyclops insists that they "care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus" (Homer 186).
Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows that the ancient Greeks greatly valued the idea of home?
  • I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, tied them down under their rowing benches, and called the rest: 'All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.
  • " I learned to keep my head in hardship -years of war and years at sea. Let this new trial come"
  • I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
  • fleeing the Lotus-Eatersfighting the SirensFacing Charybdis and Scylla
What two unlike elements are being compared in this simile?
  • the Cyclops and the mast of a ship
  • It is wise to know the enemy you face.
  • The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.
  • The Cyclops insists that they "care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus" (Homer 186).
Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best support the conclusion that Odysseus is clever?
  • fleeing the Lotus-Eatersfighting the SirensFacing Charybdis and Scylla
  • " I learned to keep my head in hardship -years of war and years at sea. Let this new trial come"
  • 'My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends,everyone calls me Nohbdy.
  • anger and pride
Being reunited with Penelope is which part of Odysseus's epic journey?
  • He has become more humble and patient in battle.
  • His return home
  • He is savage and brutal like a wild animal.
  • He trusts Circe's advice.
In this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a
  • Bravery
  • Loyalty
  • Bat
  • It is wise to know the enemy you face.
Which is a step in making and checking predictions while reading?
  • The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.
  • rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words
  • connecting clues to background knowledge
  • bravery and perseverance
Which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt?
  • The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.
  • Odysseus's men "bent steady to the oars" (Homer 79).
  • The sea is compared to a boiling pot, emphasizing its churning.
  • rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words
Based on this passage of The Odyssey, one can conclude that the ancient Greeks greatly valued
  • Bravery
  • by describing their neglect of orders
  • like the mast of an enormously large ship
  • respect their leader.
From which part of Odysseus's epic journey is this excerpt taken?
  • His return home
  • After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.
  • He trusts Circe's advice.
  • He is savage and brutal like a wild animal.
What excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best establishes Odysseus's weakness?
  • I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, tied them down under their rowing benches, and called the rest: 'All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.
  • Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape.
  • I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
  • " I learned to keep my head in hardship -years of war and years at sea. Let this new trial come"
What theme is supported by the excerpt?
  • It is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends.
  • He has become more humble and patient in battle.
  • He is savage and brutal like a wild animal.
  • He knows that they cannot move the boulder blocking the doorway.
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