The Odyssey Final Test

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or abstract concepts.

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What are Lotus flowers in 'The Odyssey'?

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Lotus flowers are a plant that, when eaten, cause the consumer to forget their home and desire to return.

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Who is Scylla?

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Scylla is a six-headed monster in 'The Odyssey' that preys on sailors.

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How many suitors are in Odysseus's palace?

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There are approximately 100 suitors vying for Penelope's hand.

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What is the significance of Odysseus not telling his men about Scylla?

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Odysseus's decision not to inform his men reflects his desire to protect them from fear and maintain morale.

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What is the role of patronymics in 'The Odyssey'?

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Patronymics are names derived from a father or ancestor, used to establish lineage and identity.

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What does the term 'metaphor' mean?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Who is Polyphemus?

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Polyphemus is a Cyclops and a character in 'The Odyssey' who captures Odysseus and his men.

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What is the theme of respect for the dead in 'The Odyssey'?

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The theme emphasizes the importance of honoring the deceased and the consequences of disrespecting them.

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What is Circe's potion?

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Circe's potion is a magical drink that transforms Odysseus's men into animals.