Odyssey Books 6-8
Authored by Jessica Petersen
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following choices best summarizes Nausicaa's response to her friends when they first see Odysseus?
She tells her friends that she believes that he was sent by the gods in response to her hopes for marriage and a husband.
She urges her friends to respond with hospitality and kindness because she is the daughter of King Alcinous.
She tells her friends that it is clear he has been sent to her by the gods to test her hospitality.
She scolds her friends for being frightened of an unlucky traveler and reminds them that strangers can be sent by the gods.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Athena's transformation of the bathing Odysseus mainly add to the development of the text?
It reveals that she hopes to influence Nausicca to marry Odysseus by improving his appearance.
It shows that she enjoys interfering in the lives of mortals as a form of entertainment.
It shows that she will continue to support Odysseus in his quest to return to Ithaca.
She hopes that this transformation will keep Poseidon from recognizing him as he continues his journey.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Homer's description of Alcinous' famous house in Book 7 mainly shows that Phaeacia appears to be _________________.
a dangerous gift from Poseidon
a place that gladly welcomes strangers
a city ruled by an unfair quen
a beautiful paradise
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Alcinous's repeated mentioning of how Odysseus weeps while the bard sings about Troy mainly suggests that he ___________________.
suspects that their mysterious visitor is a hero of the Trojan War
enjoys seeing his guest suffer
has become angry that his guest has refused to share his name and his story
is disgusted by his guest's display of heartbreak and weakness
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What adjective best describes Nausicaa
authoritative
heroic
beautiful
seductive
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
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
Which adjective best describes Calypso?
Authoritative
heroic
beautiful
seductive
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which adjective best describes Odysseus?
Authoritative
Heroic
Beautiful
Seductive
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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