The Odyssey Book 1

The Odyssey Book 1

9th - 10th Grade

10 Qs

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The Odyssey Book 1

The Odyssey Book 1

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.9-10.1

+8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sherene Schilling

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

At the beginning of the epic, who does the poet directly address?

The poet prays to the muse Calliope.

The poet prays to Zeus.

The poet prays to Athena.

The poet prays to Apollo.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive by whom?

Odysseus is held captive by Poseidon.

Odysseus is held captive by Polyphemus.

Odysseus is held captive by Calypso.

Odysseus is held captive by Circe.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why is the story of Aegisthus, Clytemnestra, and Orestes significant?

Their story is a prequel to the Odyssey.

They are characters who will play pivotal roles later in the plot.

They are characters who symbolize important places in the Odyssey.

They are characters who will serve as foils to Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Odysseus is loved by all of the gods except for whom?

Poseidon hates Odysseus.

Zeus hates Odysseus.

Athena hates Odysseus.

Hermes hates Odysseus.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?

His greatest ally is Zeus.

His greatest ally is Poseidon.

His greatest ally is Hermes.

His greatest ally is Athena.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Where is Poseidon in Book 1?

Poseidon is with the Ethiopians.

Poseidon is with the Phaeacians.

Poseidon is on Mount Olympus with the other gods.

Poseidon is with his son Polyphemus.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Whom does Athena disguise herself as before visiting Telemachus?

Athena disguises herself as Odysseus.

Athena disguises herself as Nestor.

Athena disguises herself as Mentes.

Athena disguises herself as Mentor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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