The Odyssey Practice Quiz

Choose three key details that belong in a summary of this passage.

• Odysseus wakes up

• Odysseus’ determination to return home helps him stay strong

• Aeolus is not willing to help them

• 1. The wind blows them back to Aeolus’ island 

• Odysseus closes his eyes and waits for the storm to end

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Part A: What does detest mean in this context?

• Completely ignore

• 1. Rarely notice

• Constantly annoy

• Strongly dislike

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Part B: Which word(s) best helps you understand what detest means?

• “Hate”

• “Help”

• “Not welcoming”

• “Obviously”

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Part A: Based on his response to Odysseus, what can be inferred about Aeolous?

• Aeolus does not want to upset the gods

• Aeolus does not believe in good luck

• Aeolus knows how dangerous storms can be

• Aeolus knows why Odysseus is returning

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Part B: Which piece of evidence best supports the inference in Part A?

• “When he heard what had happened”

• “He reacted with cold fury”

• “I’m not going to help a man they hate”

• “Never come back!”

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1. "Could he trust Ino? Or was she another deceiver, like Circe, tempting him to leave his raft?"

Part A: Based on the passage, a deceiver is someone who does what?

• Attacks others

• Assists others

• Tricks others

• Avoids others

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Part B: What do these sentences reveal about Odysseus’ attitude toward Ino?

• He is wary of her

• He appreciates her

• He is envious of her

• He dislikes her

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Part A: Which best describes how Poseidon thinks of Odysseus?

• He forgives Odysseus and decides to let him go free

• He fears that Odysseus, saved by Ino’s veil, will remain a threat

• He believes that Odysseus has been thoroughly tortured and defeated

• He admires Odysseus and looks forward to battling him again

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Part B: Which piece of evidence best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Before he could decide, Poseidon whipped up another giant wave”

• “No possessions, no clothes, not even a raft. His only hope was Ino’s veil”

• “Poseidon snorted scornfully and abandoned him to the waves”

• He had stripped him of everything, and he was satisfied at last”

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Which event most directly contributes to the plot by setting the stage for the next part of Odysseus’ journey?

• Odysseus wonders if he can trust Ino

• Odysseus catches hold of one plank

• Poseidon whips up a giant wave

• Ino helps Odysseus

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