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Odyssey Quiz

Authored by Doug DeBolt

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

Odyssey Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the invocation to the Muse at the beginning of "The Odyssey"?

To entertain the audience

To ask for inspiration and guidance

To introduce the main characters

To describe the setting

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main conflict presented by “Calypso” from the Odyssey?

Odysseus's battle with the Cyclops

Odysseus's struggle to return home

Odysseus's fight with the suitors

Odysseus's journey to the Underworld

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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 Calypso offer Odysseus if he chooses to stay with her on her island?

Immortality

Wealth

Power

Knowledge

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Homer portrays the character of Calypso as:

A villain

A nurturing figure

A temptress

A warrior

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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

In “Odysseus Speaks,” what is Odysseus emphasizing about his homeland of Ithaca?

Its wealth

Its beauty

Its strategic location

Its simplicity and value

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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 is the primary danger posed by the Lotus Eaters?

Physical harm

Loss of memory and desire to return home

Theft of possessions

Hostile attack

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

How does Odysseus demonstrate leadership in his encounter with the Lotus Eaters?

By fighting them

By negotiating with them

By rescuing his men and insisting on leaving

By ignoring them

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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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