The Odyssey - Books 1 & 2
Authored by Morgan Locklear
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 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.
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive by whom?
Poseidon.
Polyphemus.
Calypso.
Circe.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 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.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Odysseus is loved by all of the gods except for whom?
Poseidon
Zeus
Athena
Hermes
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?
Zeus.
Poseidon.
Hermes.
Athena.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 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.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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CCSS.RL.8.4
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to Telemachus, what is the problem in Ithaca?
The people are starving.
The country is on the verge of a civil war.
The palace has been overrun by suitors who refuse to leave.
Thieves keep stealing the livestock.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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