The Odyssey: Books 1 to 8

The Odyssey: Books 1 to 8

9th Grade

25 Qs

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The Odyssey: Books 1 to 8

The Odyssey: Books 1 to 8

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.9-10.10, RL.9-10.9, RL.8.5

+7

Standards-aligned

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Odysseus’s time on Calypso’s island in Book 1 show the gods' influence in The Odyssey?

The gods help mortals escape problems.

The gods are both kind and cruel.

Mortals control the gods' actions.

The gods punish only bad behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the behavior of the suitors in Ithaca in Book 1 affect the story?

It shows their arrogance while Odysseus is away.

It hints at Odysseus’s return.

It helps Odysseus return to Ithaca.

It shows the gods' favor for the suitors.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Telemachus’s speech in Book 2 reveal about him?

He is growing more confident.

He is afraid to face the suitors.

He doesn’t understand the danger.

He is unable to take charge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What narrative technique does Nestor use when telling his story in Book 3?

Flashback.

Foreshadowing.

Irony.

Symbolism.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the stories of Odysseus in Troy shared by Menelaus in Book 4 reveal Odysseus’s character?

He is clever and resourceful.

He is fearless in battle.

He values glory.

He cares deeply for his men.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Athena’s help in Book 5 show the gods’ role in The Odyssey?

The gods help only those who deserve it.

Mortals must rely on themselves to survive.

The gods choose who to help, based on fairness.

The gods can help or punish mortals based on their will.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Nausikaa’s encounter with Odysseus in Book 6 move the plot forward?

She helps him get to the Phaeacian palace.

She challenges Odysseus to a contest.

She refuses to help him.

She reveals Odysseus’s identity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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