Odysseus & Polyphemus

Directing his animals into the cave was a giant - a Cyclops ...
Which type of context clue is used here for "giant"?

• definition
• association
• tone & setting
• cause & effect

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

"Odysseus considered killing Polyphemus as he slumbered, but realized this would leave them entombed in the cave." What does entombed mean in this sentence?

• hidden
• alone
• trapped
• afraid

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

"Polyphemus returned that night to a courteous welcome." ... "cooed Odysseus." "Charming Cyclops ..." Which type of context clue is used for "courteous?"

• definition
• repeated
• series
• tone & setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

How did Odysseus and his soldiers learn that the shepherd was returning?

• they smelled the animals
• they heard him whistling
• they felt the earth tremble
• they heard the sound of bells

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

"Tinkling bells at dusk announced the returning shepherd and his flock." Which word is a synonym for "tinkling"?

• silent
• ringing
• broken
• oversized

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which best describes what the soldiers believed would be their destiny?

• they would be eaten alive
• they would enjoy a lavish feast
• they would outsmart the Cyclops
• most of them would escape unharmed

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

What word best describes the tone of the sentence "The stunned soldiers wailed, "O Zeus, spare us from this cruel destiny!"

• exhausted
• triumphant
• desperate
• careful

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following answers BEST uses the given text evidence to describe a Cyclops?

• one-eyed
• stupid
• hungry
• angry

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why did Odysseus act so welcoming of Polyphemus on the second night? 

• He was secretly hiding weapons from the Cyclops.
• He was hoping Polyphemus would change his mind.
• He was trying to trick him into drinking the wine.
• He was regretful for being mean to Polyphemus.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which quote DOES NOT support that Odysseus was welcoming to Polyphemus on the second night?

• ""Charming Cyclops, let us no longer be enemies."
• ..."cooed Odysseus."
• "I offer you this gift of ambrosial wine ..."
• "feverishly planning the details of their escape."

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5