Which example below best gives an example of "tying yourself to the mast"?

Giving your phone to your teacher so it doesn't distract you.

Putting your phone on silent during class.

Putting your phone in your backpack.

Something disguised as an innocent object but is really harmful.

Something innocent disguised as something harmful.

An ancient horse said to be able to run across water

The one weak area of someone/something.

The strongest part of something.

The most famous part of the Trojan War.

The least famous part of the Trojan War.

According to the Greek myth Echoes are named for the nymph Echo because ________.

she was punished to only be able to repeat the last words of others.

she was so boring she could only repeat what others have said.

she had betrayed Hera by "frolicking" with Zeus

she had fallen in love with a young man and betrayed her vow to Hera.

Myths can also explain the origins of natural phenomena. For example, the story of King Midas helps to explain:

Why the sands are golden in a particular river.

Why the Narcissus flower bends toward the water.

Why the seasons change from winter to spring to summer to fall.

Myths can also explain the origins of natural phenomena. For example, the story of Persephone's kidnapping by Hades helps explain

Why the seasons change from winter to spring to summer to fall.

Why the Narcissus flower bends toward the water.

Why the sands are golden in a particular river.

Myths can also explain the origins of natural phenomena. For example, the story of Narcissus and Echo helps to explain:

Why the Narcissus flower bends toward the water.

Why we hear echoes in caves and empty spaces.

Why the sands are golden in a particular river.

Why the seasons change from winter to spring to summer to fall.

The myth, "The Sword of Damocles" refers to which of the following?

Metaphor for the ever-present danger faced by those in positions of power

A metaphor for the importance of education

A famous sword used in ancient battles

A symbol of peace and prosperity

The phrase "The Sword of Damocles" might BEST be defined by which of the following?

A good situation that someone is unable to enjoy because they fear what might happen.

A bad situation that is likely to worsen over time.

A bad situation that could happen at any given moment.

A situation that is perfect and easily enjoyed.

Greek Mythology

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English

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10th Grade

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CCSS

RL.4.9, RL.8.4, RL.11-12.9

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

This god's symbol is the eagle and he is known for casting thunderbolts and not being a faithful husband.

Hermes

Apollo

Zeus

Ares

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Known for carrying a trident, more people know him as the god of the sea than the god of horses. Odysseus offends him by blinding his son, a cyclops, and by offering the Trojan Horse to trick the people of Troy.

Zeus

Poseidon

Apollo

Hermes

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would be the best example of being "caught between Scylla & Charybdis"?

Picking between wearing a blue shirt or a red shirt

Having to choose between going to the gym or watching TV

Having to choose between losing your right arm or your left leg.

Deciding between eating pizza or salad for dinner

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

A collection of stories that people tell about their gods and heroes:

fables

oracles

mythology

poetry

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would the term "an odyssey" best describe?

A long and adventurous journey

A popular dance move

A delicious dessert

A short and uneventful journey

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you had to do IXLs for all eternity and, every time you got close to finishing, your score reset to 0 so that you had to start all over again, which of the following words would best describe the experience?

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you had to complete 15 IXLs, write 2 research papers, and complete 5 exams in the same class period, the task ahead would best be described as which of our Greek mythology terms?

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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This god's symbol is the eagle and he is known for casting thunderbolts and not being a faithful husband.

Known for carrying a trident, more people know him as the god of the sea than the god of horses. Odysseus offends him by blinding his son, a cyclops, and by offering the Trojan Horse to trick the people of Troy.

Which of the following would be the best example of being "caught between Scylla & Charybdis"?

A collection of stories that people tell about their gods and heroes:

Which of the following would the term "an odyssey" best describe?

If you had to do IXLs for all eternity and, every time you got close to finishing, your score reset to 0 so that you had to start all over again, which of the following words would best describe the experience?

If you had to complete 15 IXLs, write 2 research papers, and complete 5 exams in the same class period, the task ahead would best be described as which of our Greek mythology terms?

If you have homework to do, but you hear your phone ding, you could describe the phone as a __ calling to you?

Which example below best gives an example of "tying yourself to the mast"?

A Trojan Horse is

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