Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey"

Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey"

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey"

Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey"

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English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
RL.8.10, RL.11-12.5, RL.8.4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False:

"The Odyssey," an epic poem from Ancient Greece, was composed following the creation of the Greek Alphabet in 8th century BC.

True

False

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

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is traditionally identified as the author of the Odyssey?

Plato

Socrates

Homer

Aristotle

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

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'rhapsode' imply in the context of the Odyssey?

A style of architecture

A stitching together of narratives

A mythical creature

A type of ancient book

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

30 sec • 1 pt

How did rhapsodes memorize epic poems like "The Odyssey" to share with audiences?

By reading from a script and relying on directors to feed them lines.

By attending formal schooling on epic poetry,

Through mnemonic devices, repetition, and meter (rhythm) techniques.

Through choreographed dances and songs.

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

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "The Iliad" about?

The Iliad is about the Trojan War and the hero Achilles.
The Iliad is about a peaceful negotiation between two kingdoms.
The Iliad is about a journey to find a lost treasure.
The Iliad is about a love story between two gods.

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

30 sec • 1 pt

What major theme unites the Odyssey and the Iliad?

The adventures at sea

The wrath of the gods

The importance of family

The pursuit of knowledge

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 CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is hubris?

Being humble and unassuming

The act of being unselfish

A form of pride that is seen as offensive to nature or the divine

A form of doubtfulness in one's self or abilities

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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