Review - The Odyssey, Part 1B

What is the purpose of Odysseus visiting the Land of the Dead?

• To seek forgiveness from Hades.

• To gather his crew from the underworld.

• To receive advice from the prophet Teiresias.

• To escape Poseidon’s wrath.

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What does Odysseus’ encounter with his mother reveal about his emotional state?

• He feels indifferent toward his family.

• He is deeply affected by the passage of time and the toll his journey has taken.

• He is relieved that his mother has passed on.

• He is angered by her death.

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Which of the following quotes best supports the inference that Odysseus is emotionally torn by his mother’s death?

• "I reassured the ghost of Teiresias with a vow and prayer."

• "Three times I tried, and put my arms around her, but she went sifting through my hands, impalpable as shadows are, and wavering like a dream."

• "I hid my grief and kept it from my men."

• "I wept to see her there."

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How does the episode in the Land of the Dead contribute to the larger narrative of The Odyssey?

• It introduces a new adventure for Odysseus to face.

• It offers foreshadowing about the challenges that lie ahead for Odysseus.

• It provides comic relief from the heavier moments of the epic.

• It resolves the conflict between Odysseus and Poseidon.

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What does Odysseus’ decision to face the Sirens reveal about his character?

• He is reckless and impulsive.

• He is easily tempted by pleasure.

• He is curious and confident in his ability to survive.

• He has no regard for his men’s safety.

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What does Odysseus' decision to withhold information from his men about Scylla and Charybdis reveal about him as a leader?

• He is cruel and wants his men to suffer.

• He believes that his men would have a better chance of surviving if they know all the dangers.

• He chooses to spare his men the fear and despair of knowing about the inevitable loss of life.

• He wants to face the monsters alone and prove his bravery.

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What is the best summary of the encounter with Charybdis?

• Odysseus’ men row past Charybdis, but they are swallowed by the whirlpool.

• Odysseus' ship is caught in Charybdis' whirlpool, but they escape unharmed.

• Odysseus leads his men safely past Charybdis, although they witness the whirlpool's destruction.

• The ship avoids Charybdis completely, and the men never encounter the danger.

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Which of the following quotes from best supports the idea that Odysseus chose to face Scylla to protect most of his crew?

• “Better to mourn six men than lose them all, and the ship, too.”

• “I told them nothing, as they could do nothing to avoid it.”

• “Then Scylla made her strike, whisking six of my best men from the ship.”

• “The whirlpool threatened to engulf us all, but we rowed on, hoping for survival.”

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What motivates Odysseus’ men to disobey his command and slaughter the cattle?

• They are driven by hunger and despair after days without food.

• They are encouraged by Zeus, who suggests the cattle as an offering.

• They believe they will be forgiven because the gods will protect them.

• They no longer trust Odysseus' leadership and want to rebel against him.

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What does Odysseus’ reaction to his men eating the cattle reveal about his character?

• He is frustrated and angry but ultimately powerless to stop them.

• He is sympathetic, realizing they had no other choice for survival.

• He is indifferent, as he also doubts the wrath of Helios.

• He feels no responsibility for their actions, as they disobeyed his orders.

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