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The Odyssey 1-12

Authored by Sidney Fitzgerald

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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The Odyssey 1-12
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Calypso let Odysseus leave her island?

To fulfill a prophecy

To reunite with his family

To seek revenge on his enemies

To find a hidden treasure

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When his men wanted to raid the Cyclops's cave and make a run for it, why did Odysseus refuse?

He was afraid of the Cyclops

He wanted to stay and fight the Cyclops

He didn't want to anger the gods. He wanted to meet the owner of the cave.

He wanted to negotiate with the Cyclops

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which epic-hero flaw does Odysseus display when he taunts the Cyclops after escaping?

Arrogance

Wisdom

pride

Humility

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In regards to the Sirens, what does Circe warn the men?

They will be turned into pigs

They will be lured to their deaths

They will lose their way home

They will be trapped on an island

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

After turning the men into pigs and then putting them in a trance, Circe...

Keeps them as pets

Turns them back into men

Sends them on a dangerous mission

Leaves them on the island

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which does NOT show Odysseus's respect for culture, tradition, and/or religion?

Participating in religious rituals

Honoring the gods

Following cultural customs

Ignoring the advice of the gods

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is NOT true of an epic?

It is a long narrative poem

It tells the story of a hero

It includes supernatural elements

It is always written in rhymed verse

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