At the end of the Cyclops adventure, what does Polyphemus do that has an important impact on future events in the epic?

He begs his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus.

He prophesies that Odysseus will visit Hades.

He tells Odysseus that the hero will return safely to Ithaca.

Choose the phrase that best defines epic simile.

A long elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects

A figure of speech in which one thing is spoken of as though it were something else

Literary technique that involves differences between meaning and intention

A work done in imitation of another

An amazing journey filled with adventure and hardship

A deadly whirlpool in Greek mythology

There are three main gods involved in the story. Which of them helps Odysseus the most and which one interferes the most out of revenge?

Helpful: Athena Hurtful: Poseidon

Helpful: Poseidon Hurtful: Athena

Helpful: Poseidon Hurtful: Zeus

Helpful: Athena Hurtful: Cyclops

The lotus flower symbolizes...

forgetfulness and overindulgence.

What was Odysseus' transformation?

Beginning: cocky, arrogant, overly proud leader End: learns humility, becomes humble

Beginning: Not a smart person End: Intelligent

Beginning: weak and manipulative leader End: stronger and quieter

Beginning: happy to see his family End: Misses his family

How did Odysseus lose his men and his ship in the movie compared to in the original text?

In the movie, it they were swallowed by Chaydbis; in the text, they were struck by Zeus's lightening bolt

In the text, it they were swallowed by Chaydbis; in the movie, they were struck by Zeus's lightening bolt

In the movie, he didn't lose his ship, but in the text he did

In the text, he didn't lose all of his men, but in the movie he did

What is the purpose of the following lines? "...they faced our men like hounds, who look up when their master comes with tidbits for them - as he will - from table."

It is an epic simile describing the animals on Circe's island

It foreshadows that Odysseus will turn into a pig like the rest of his crew

It is a paradox set up to show the impossible situation of predatory animals not attacking

It uses personification to give the animals the human quality of begging for food

The epithet, 'Laertes' son', which is used to describe Odysseus, emphasizes

Odysseus' loyalty to his family

Laertes' high standards for Odysseus

What ancient beliefs did Greeks have regarding respect for strangers of guests?

All guest must be offered hospitality in one's home.

They had no laws regarding respect for strangers.

A Greek only needed to worry about his or her kind.

The Gods would take care of strangers and guests.

Then throwing his arms around this marvel of a father Telemachus began to weep. Salt tears rose from the wells of longing in both men, and cries burst from both as keen and fluttering as those of the great taloned hawk, whose nestlings farmers take before they fly. What are Odysseus and Telemachus's cries being compared to?

A husband and wife being reunited

The Odyssey Final Test

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CCSS

RL.8.5, RI. 9-10.9, RL.6.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Over and over again, Odysseus reveals himself to be an excellent:

god

strategist

husband

father

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Penelope avoid marriage for so long?

She weaves a shroud during the day, and unweaves it at night.

She refuses to marry and locks herself in her room.

Per her agreement with the suitors, she has one more month before she has to choose a husband.

She has remarried and wants to escape the marriage.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god at first?

He believes it is the ghost of his father.

He believes Odysseus is a god because he changed from a beggar to a handsome man.

He showed up with other gods.

He believes Odysseus is a god because he has powers that the average man does not.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Penelope wish to speak with the beggar?

She is annoyed he showed up at her home.

She wants to know if he has heard news of her husband and if he is alive.

She wants to choose him as the man she is going to marry.

She plans to give him food and help him leave her home without any interactions with the suitors.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An epic hero is a person whose qualities represent those valuable to his or her _____________________.

culture or society

family and friends

enemies and foes

character and morals

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An epic is--

an account of a person's life written by another person

a long narrative poem that tells about the adventures of a hero

a novel that describes several generations of a family

a literary work set in a particular historical period and based on true events

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which characteristic is not typical of an epic hero?

He has superhuman strength.

He has encounters with strange creatures.

He doubts his abilities.

He is tested in dangerous battles.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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The Odyssey Final Test

65 questions

Over and over again, Odysseus reveals himself to be an excellent:

How does Penelope avoid marriage for so long?

Why does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god at first?

Why does Penelope wish to speak with the beggar?

An epic hero is a person whose qualities represent those valuable to his or her _____________________.

An epic is--

Which characteristic is not typical of an epic hero?

Which of the following best describes the tone at the END of the Odyssey?

What does Odysseus care about the MOST?

What is Odysseus' final destination in his journey?

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