Theme Review (The Odyssey)

Theme Review (The Odyssey)

Mrs. Burnette

Multiple Choice

What is a theme in literature?

• The plot of the story

• What the story is about
  

• A central idea or message about life or human nature

• The detailed setting of the story

Multiple Choice

The author usually tells you the theme directly.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a theme topic?

• Odysseus sailing home

• Hospitality (Xenia)

• The island of Ithaca

• The Cyclops

Multiple Choice

In The Odyssey, which issue could best connect to Odysseus’s journey?

• Gender Roles

• Love

• Learning

• Fate vs Free Will

Multiple Choice

Which is the BEST example of a theme theory based on The Odyssey?

• "Boats are important for journeys."

• "Monsters are scary."

• "Loyalty and perseverance are necessary to survive hardships."

• "The Greeks liked islands."

Multiple Select

What two parts must a strong theme theory include? Select two answers.

• A central idea or issue

• A message or lesson about the idea

• A list of the characters

• A summary of the book

Multiple Choice

Which evidence from The Odyssey best supports a theme about perseverance?

**Perseverance means to keep trying, even when things are very hard.

• Odysseus refuses to give up even after losing his ship and crew.

• Odysseus hosts a party in Phaeacia and becomes very popular.

• Odysseus enjoys a feast with Circe despite all of the bad things that have happened.

• Odysseus eats the Lotus plant even though he believes it is unsafe.

Multiple Choice

What does the suitors' disrespect for xenia (hospitality) show about Greek values?

• Hospitality was important and expected.

• People loved suitors so they were treated well.

• Old men were celebrated for their wisdom.

• Fighting was more important than kindness.

Multiple Choice

What would be a good theme statement for Penelope’s story?

• "In a marriage, trust is flexible"

• 
  "Cleverness and patience can defeat difficult situations."

• "It is easy to trick people."

• "Travel can be unpredictable and dangerous."

Workbook Pages 45-46

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