The Odyssey Part 2 / Graphic Novel Quiz

If you were to greet a friend’s idea with incredulity, which of the following would you be most likely to say? 

• “Let’s go!”

• "Brilliant!”

• "Hand it over!"

• “No way!”

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of deceived?

• Gabriella could not see because the sky was too cloudy.

• Henry lied about his work experience when he applied for a job at the café.

• Julian broke his new glasses and had to use his older pair for a week.

• Irene walked to the mailbox hoping her package had arrived.

What is one meaning of the Latin root -sim-?

• sit

• seem

• stand

• sound

Knowing the Latin root -sem-, choose the best definition of the underlined:

The substitute teacher tried to get the wild students into some semblance of order before the principal arrived.

• disintegration

• interpretation

• logical formation

• outward appearance

What does Odysseus order Telemachus to do when Odysseus gives him a signal?

• reveal Odysseus’ identity to Penelope

• remove armor and weapons from the hall

• leave Ithaca and set sail for Pylos

• string Odysseus’ great bow

What happens in the episode involving Odysseus’ dog, Argus?

• When Odysseus sees Argus, he weeps openly and loudly.

• Odysseus asks Eumaeus to take care of Argus.

• When Argus hears Odysseus’ voice after 20 years, he recognizes Odysseus.

• Argus no longer recognizes Odysseus even though Odysseus trained him as a puppy.

Which of these character traits does Penelope show?

• weakness and longing

• stubbornness and fear

• cleverness and loyalty

• indecision and panic

Which attitude or talent most clearly helps Odysseus win in the bow-and-arrow challenge?

• his great skill at archery

• his love for Penelope

• his loyalty to the gods

• his pride in his heritage

Why does Penelope test Odysseus toward the end of the story?

• She wants to know if he is truly her husband.

• She wants to know more details about the Trojan War.

• She wants to see if he is still as intelligent as he was in his youth.

• She wants him to prove to the people that he is really their king.

Part A:

Why does Telemachus most fear that Odysseus cannot succeed against the suitors?

• Odysseus has grown old.

• There are far too many suitors.

• The suitors are clever and daring.

• Odysseus does not have good weapons.