Part 2 lesson 2.2 (poetry)

Multiple Choice

Excerpt from “The Odyssey”

Directions:  answer the questions based on the excerpt from, “The Odyssey.”

1. Which words best describe the tone of this excerpt?

• tense and determined

• mindful and abrasive

• serious and neglectful

Multiple Choice

Which words best describe the mood of this excerpt?

• foreboding and regretful

• predictable and menacing

• suspenseful and ominous

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes irony in this excerpt?

• Odysseus, who is known for his cunning and strength, voluntarily puts himself in a position of vulnerability

• Odysseus, who is known for his cunning and strength, admits he is fascinated by the Sirens’ song

• Odysseus, who is known for his cunning and strength, realizes he doesn’t trust his crew in keeping him safe

   

Multiple Choice

Directions:  answer the questions based on the excerpt from “First Olympian Ode.”

1. Read these sentences from the excerpt.

"But Hieron is honored now

for his swift horses,

and the poet, with the touch of the lyre,

unites his deeds with music. 

Blessed is the man who, adorned with prizes,

receives the songs, so that even after he is dead,

the Muses remember him with glory." (stanza 3)

How does this description create a celebratory mood?

•  by expressing Hieron’s defeat by the poet’s weeping

• by emphasizing the the loneliness in the poet’s song

• by highlighting Hieron’s achievement through music

• by criticizing the use of music to glorify victory

Multiple Choice

What is the overall tone of this excerpt?

• melancholic and sadness

• respect and admiration

• mocking and sarcasm

• unemotional and aloof

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts.  First, answer Part A.  Then, answer Part B.

Part A

What universal theme is present in this excerpt?

• The Joy of Solitude and Remoteness

• The Pursuit of Immortality through Glory

• The Importance of Wealth for Happiness

• The Conflict Between Nature and Civilization

Multiple Choice

Part B

How does the theme add irony to the excerpt?

• the primary focus is on glory and the immortalization of daring achievements

• the fleeting desire to be highly esteemed is an unimportant value to celebrate

•  immortality underscores the difficulty and elusiveness of achieving true immortality

• while strength is an indicator of fame, it is subject to change with the passage of time

Multiple Choice

Persephone's Return

In springtime's bloom, where flowers wake,

Persephone ascends from the dark lake.

The earth rejoices in her light,

Winter’s chill turns to warmth so bright.

The pomegranate seeds she left behind,

Whisper secrets to the vine.

With every bud and leaf unfurled,

Her presence brings life to the world.

What is the mood of this poem?

• angry

•  joyful

• melancholic

• suspenseful