The Odyssey - Vocab, Dialogue, Stage Directions

1.From paragraphs 14- 20, the dialogue between Telemachus and Penelope becomes more - (6.8C)

• A. serious and unreasonable

• B. dishonest and suspicious

• C. affectionate and respectful

• D. offensive and tense

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1.What does Telemachus’ dialogue in line 37 suggest about him? (6.8C)

• A. Shows how Penelope still sees his son as a child

• B. Reminds the reader this story is fictional

• C. Telemachus is following in his father’s footstep

• D. Shows that Telemachus resents his father

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3.In line 48, the word ecstatic means -

• A. Feeling or expressing overwhelming sadness

• B. Feeling or expressing overwhelming pride

• C. Feeling or expressing overwhelming anger

• D. Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness

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1.What is the best summary of the story?

• A. Penelope and Telemachus are looking for someone to replace Odysseus. They argue about which one of the suitors Penelope should marry. Instead of choosing someone, Telemachus sets out to find his father instead.

• B. Telemachus gets upset that his mother, Penelope, is trying to find a suitor to replace his father. Penelope reveals that she is stalling, hoping for Odysseus to come back. Penelope and Telemachus agrees to find Odysseus.

• C. Odysseus has been missing for 15 years. Penelope has to choose a suitor to take over the throne. Telemachus gets upset because he assumed his mother was going to replace his father but instead, Penelope reveals that she is stalling. Telemachus declares he wants to go look for his father but his mother forbid it. They come to a mutual understanding that Telemachus will go no matter what and Penelope can not stop him.

• D. Penelope is waiting for her husband to return from his journey. The throne is empty and suitors are lining up to replace Odysseus. Penelope stalls, and hopes that Telemachus can be old enough to take over the throne soon.

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Which sentence represents the climax of the story?

• A. Penelope: Don’t be silly. You’re too young for that, my baby. You just sail on to bed instead.

• B. Telemachus: How can you tell me not to rush it? I’m tired of waiting for Father to come home. Tired of watching you suffer.

• C. Penelope: But you’re just a boy.

• D. Penelope: Just make sure you pack extra underwear and socks. Just in case! But not fifteen years’ worth! Now get out of here and be a man!

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Which sentence from the text represents the conflict of the story?

• A. Telemachus: Were you expecting one of your suitors?

• B. Penelope: How dare you talk that way to me? I am still your mother!

• C. Telemachus: I saw you with those men. Which one will you marry? I heard you say that you would decide between them when you finished weaving his burial shroud.

• D. Telemachus: And that’s why I’ve decided to sail off and find news of him.

  
  

  PENELOPE:

  (Treating him like a child.)

  Don’t be silly. You’re too young for that, my baby. You just sail on to bed instead.

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