Study Guide The Odyssey Part II

Front

What happens in the episode involving Odysseus’ dog, Argus, in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?

Back

When Argus hears Odysseus’ voice after twenty years, he recognizes Odysseus.

Front

Character traits Penelope embodies in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2: weakness and longing, stubbornness and fear, cleverness and loyalty, indecision and panic.

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cleverness and loyalty

Front

In the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2, what does Odysseus order Telemachus to do when Odysseus gives him a signal?

Back

remove armor and weapons from the hall

Front

Which attitude or talent most clearly helps Odysseus triumph in the bow-and-arrow challenge in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?

Back

his great skill at archery

Front

Why does Penelope test Odysseus toward the end of the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?

Back

She wants to know if he is truly her husband.

Front

Why does Telemachus doubt that Odysseus is who he claims to be in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?

Back

Odysseus has an altered appearance.

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Why does Telemachus most fear that Odysseus cannot succeed against the suitors in the Odyssey, Part 2?

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There are far too many suitors/They are heavily outnumbered.

Front

Meaning of dissemble?

Back

My little brother sometimes pretends to be hurt to get my mother’s attention.

Front

Incredulity

Back

No way!

Front

Which situation best illustrates the meaning of deceived?

• Gabriella did not see her house from the ship’s observation deck because the sky was too cloudy.
• Henry greatly exaggerated his work experience when he applied for a job at the café.
• Julian broke his new glasses and had to use his older pair for a week.
• Irene eagerly approached the mailbox in hopes that her package had arrived.

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Henry greatly exaggerated his work experience when he applied for a job at the café.