The Odyssey Part 1 Quiz

The Odyssey Part 1 Quiz

9th Grade

28 Qs

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The Odyssey Part 1 Quiz

The Odyssey Part 1 Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Medium

CCSS.RL.8.10, PA.CS.LA.CC.1.3.9-10.H, CCSS.RL.8.4

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28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Part 1 of the Odyssey is mainly about Odysseus’s

Influence with the Gods

Love of travel

Heroic deeds

Loyalty to Helios

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The epithet “Laertes’ son” frequently used to describe Odysseus emphasizes

Laertes high standards for Odysseus

Laertes’ trust in Ulysses

Odysseus’s lack of maturity

Odysseus’s loyalty to and pride in his family

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which statement most accurately describes the role of Zeus in Odysseus’s adventures?

Zeus encourages Odysseus’s crew

Zeus controls the weather by which Odysseus sails and provides challenges

Zeus strengthens Odysseus’s enemies

Zeus protects Odysseus’s crew from harm

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which aspect of Odysseus’s character keeps him from giving his heart to Circe or Calypso?

He is self-centered

He is eager to get back to Ithaca and his family

He is incapable of love

He prefers the sea to the land

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

While Odysseus’s men want to steal the Cyclops’s cheeses and animals and depart immediately, Odysseus wishes to see "what the cave man... had to offer”. Considering Odysseus character, what might he be hoping the Cyclops will offer?

An exciting challenge

A fast ship

A place to stay

A good meal

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why does Odysseus blind the Cyclops and not kill him outright?

Odysseus and his men lack the strength to kill the giant.

Odysseus’ heart is moved by the compassion for the foolish Cyclops.

Odysseus and his men need Cyclops to move the stone that blocks the cave’s entrance.

Odysseus’ men convince him that Poseidon will curse them if they kill any of the Cyclops.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which trait does Odysseus demonstrate by lying about his name to the Cyclops?

Ruthlessness

Loyalty

Guile

Cunning

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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