The Odyssey - Book 9

The Odyssey - Book 9

Assessment

Flashcard

English

9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.10, RL.8.4, RL.8.5

+2

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do the Cicones do to Odysseus' men?

Back

The Cicones attacked and killed Odysseus' men.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are Odysseus and his men stuck in Polyphemus' cave?

Back

A large stone is blocking the entrance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is narrating the story in Book 9 of The Odyssey?

Back

Odysseus is the narrator.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Odysseus react to his men after they eat the lotus plant?

Back

Odysseus drags them back on their boats.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What name does Odysseus tell Polyphemus is his after blinding him?

Back

Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is 'Nobody'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the lotus plant in The Odyssey?

Back

The lotus plant causes Odysseus' men to forget their home and desire to stay.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What strategy does Odysseus use to escape from Polyphemus?

Back

Odysseus uses cunning and deception, telling Polyphemus his name is 'Nobody'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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