The Odyssey (Abridged) Books 12 and 13 Quiz
Authored by Lynn Frank
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Circe warn Odysseus about the Sirens?
They will try to join his crew.
Their song is irresistible but leads to death.
They offer valuable gifts to passing sailors.
They control the weather around their island.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Odysseus ensure his crew does not succumb to the Sirens' song?
He ties them to the mast of the ship.
He gives them a special potion to deafen them.
He plugs their ears with beeswax.
He sails the ship at maximum speed to pass quickly.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the challenge of navigating between Scylla and Charybdis?
Scylla is a six-headed monster and Charybdis is a giant whirlpool.
Both are powerful sorceresses who enchant sailors.
They are narrow straits with treacherous rocks.
They are gods who demand sacrifices.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Odysseus deal with the threat of Scylla and Charybdis?
He fights Scylla with his sword while steering clear of Charybdis.
He sacrifices some of his men to Scylla to ensure safe passage for the rest.
He uses magic provided by Circe to become invisible to both.
He negotiates safe passage by offering them a share of his treasure.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Upon returning to Ithaca, who disguises Odysseus as a beggar?
Athena
Zeus
Circe
Hermes
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Athena disguise Odysseus as a beggar?
To protect him from the suitors of Penelope.
To teach him humility.
To help him gather information about his household.
All of the above.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of Odysseus' home?
Ithaca
Sparta
Phaeacia
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
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