The Odyssey Begins and The Voyage

Reread this paragraph from "The Odyssey Begins."

As his men frantically fought the storm, Odysseus felt BEWILDERED. Why was Zeus, god of the skies, hurling thunderbolts at them? Why was Poseidon, lord of the seas, sending great waves over the waters?

What is the meaning of the word BEWILDERED as it is used in this paragraph?

• angry

• brave

• confused

• disappointed

Read this sentence from "The Odyssey Begins."

The waves grew higher and higher, like looming mountains, until they broke and gave way, rolling over the bows of the ships.

Which statement best describes the author's use of figurative language in this sentence?

• She uses a similes to describe the size of the waves.

• She uses a metaphor to describe the power of the waves.

• She uses onomatopoeia to describe the sounds of the waves.

• She uses personification to describe the movement of the waves.

How is Odysseus different from the three sailors he sent for supplies?

• The men are hard workers.

• Odysseus is in no rush to get home.

• The men are seasick from their long journey.

• Odysseus is able to resist the temptation of eating the lotus flowers.

How would the story be different if it were written from Poseidon's point of view?

• The story would illustrate Ino's motivation to protect sailors at sea.

• The story would illustrate why Poseidon seeks revenge on Odysseus.

• The story would describe how Odysseus feels about his journey home.

• The story would justify why Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son.

How did the Odyssey EdPuzzle help you to better understand "The Odyssey Begins?"

• The EdPuzzle showed how high the waves were during the storm.

• The EdPuzzle explained why Athena helped Odysseus.

• The EdPuzzle video explained why Odysseus was being punished by Poseidon.

• The EdPuzzle video showed what Odysseus looked like.

Read this sentence from The Voyage.

"Seemingly IMPERVIOUS TO the great storm, she floated near his raft and climbed aboard."

What is the meaning of the phrase IMPERVIOUS TO as it is used in the passage?

• bothered by

• empowered by

• slowed by

• unaffected by

Read this sentence from The Voyage.

"With his hands gripping the rudder, Odysseus SKILLFULLY guided his raft over the waves.

What does the author's use of the word SKILLFULLY tell the reader about Odysseus?

• He is unfamiliar with the raft.

• He has experience with boats.

• He is nervous about reaching his destination.

• Athena is working against the Ino, White Goddess

In the Voyage, how are Poseidon and Athena different?

• Athena is helping Odysseus to succeed.

• Poseidon is controlling the sea goddess.

• Poseidon is waiting for Odysseus in Ithaca.

• Athena is working against Ino, the White Goddess.

How does paragraph 5 of The Voyage contribute to the plot of the passage?

• It tells how far Odysseus has traveled.

• It describes the places Odysseus has visited.

• It shows Odysseus struggling to make it to shore.

• It explains why Poseidon is upset with Odysseus.