The Odyssey 1-8
Authored by Andrew Douglas Sossaman
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Heroic Characteristics- The hero is a great leader who is identified strongly with a particular people or society.
Which of the following examples demonstrate Odysseus's leadership? (Choose all that apply)
Patiently enduring his captivity on the island of Ogygia with Calypso
Formulating the strategy to us the Trojan Horse to breach the walls of Troy and end the war
The "kindness and wisdom" with which he ruled Ithaca before the Trojan War
The strength and skill he displays during the Phaeascian games
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Heroic Characteristics- The hero displays courage in the midst of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Which of the following examples demonstrate Telemachus's courage?
(Choose all that apply)
Embarking on a quest to discover the whereabouts of his father
Invoking the Gods, and scolding the suitors for stealing from his family
Displaying kindness and hospitality to Mentes when he appears at the gates of Ithaca
Correcting his mother when she scolds the bard for singing a sad song about Odysseus
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Heroic Characteristics- The hero is often shown favor from the Gods.
Which of the following examples demonstrate Telemachus or Odysseus receiving help from the Gods?
(Choose all that apply)
A flock of birds attacking the suitors as they are being scolded by Telemachus
Athena (in the form of Mentor) helping Telemachus find a ship and a cruise for his journey
Hermes telling Calypso to free Odysseus on behalf of all the other Gods
Poseidon wrecking Odysseus's ship.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Heroic Characteristics- The hero is often gifted with supernatural strength and abilities.
Which of the following characters demonstrates supernatural strength?
(Choose all that apply)
Odysseus
Athena
Telemachus
Antinoos
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Heroic Characteristics- The hero undertakes an extraordinary journey or quest.
Which of the following examples demonstrates a journey or quest?
(Choose all that apply)
Odysseus escaping from his captivity and trying to make it home to Ithaca
The suitors planning to intercept Telemachus on the ocean
Penelope's loyalty to her husband despite his long absence
Telemachus setting sail with a ship and small crew to discover the whereabouts of his father
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Vocabulary- "O father, if it now please the blissful gods that Odysseus should reach his home again, then let Hermes go and tell Calypso to send the hero home."
Based on its usage in the sentence, which answer most closely defines the word "blissful"?
Mighty
Angry
Delighted
Divine
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Vocabulary- "Antinoos, can I banish against her will the mother who bore me and took care of me?"
Based on its usage in the sentence, which answer most closely defines the word "bore"?
Supported
Ignored
Gave birth to
Annoyed
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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