Odyssey quiz books 9 - 12
Authored by Alex Cunningham
English
8th - 11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "hubris"?
excessive pride, arrogance
extreme bravery
cowardice
god-like strength
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In books 9-12, who is someone who did NOT demonstrate "xenia" to Odysseus and his men?
Polyphemus
Calypso
Aeolus
Lotus Eaters
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
3.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The ancient Greek concept of hospitality, where all guests and strangers are treated with respect.
(a)
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What happened when they visited the land of the Cicones? (select all that apply)
Disobedience and hubris cost them many lives
many men were killed by the Cicones
Odysseus's men pillaged the village without good reason
Zeus punished the men for their actions
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Odysseus decide to do in the land of the Lotus Eaters?
He eats the lotus fruit and stays for one year
He does not eat the fruit and makes his men leave immediately
He kills all the Lotus Eaters for poisoning them
He steals Lotus Fruit and does not tell his men
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Odysseus visit the island of the Cyclopes?
He is curious
He is forced to
He is hungry
He wants to kill them
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How does Odysseus escape Polyphemus the Cyclops? (select all that apply)
He stabs his eye, blinding him
He sings until Polyphemus falls asleep
He says his name is "Poseidon"
He and his men ride giant birds out of the cave
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
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