Background for The Odyssey

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9th Grade
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Rachel Kirchoff
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30 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
When did Homer write The Odyssey and The Iliad?
900 - 700 B.C.
1200 B.C.
700 - 600 B.C.
500 B.C.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is The Iliad about?
The Trojan War
Odysseus's journey home
Greek gods and goddesses
How the world was created
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is The Odyssey about?
The Trojan War
Odysseus's 10 year journey home
Greek gods and goddesses
How the world was created
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How did the Trojan War start?
Paris, the prince of Troy, took Queen Helen of Sparta back with him to Troy.
There was a power struggle over Greece.
The gods were angry with the humans.
Greece wanted to take over Troy.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Who won the Trojan War?
The Greeks
The Trojans
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why was Odysseus unusual for a Greek hero? Check ALL that apply.
He was known more for his intelligence and cleverness.
He was reluctant to go to war.
He was absolutely perfect with no flaws.
He was married.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
How long does it take Odysseus to return home AFTER the war is over?
5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
Tags
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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