The Odyssey Redacted

What information does the first image on Page 142 of the graphic novel show about the men in the ship?

• A. The men are overcome with physical fatigue and mental anguish.

• B. The men are looking forward to arriving at the island of Thrinacia.

• C. The men are consistent in their rowing form and technique on the ship.

• D. The men are saddened by the demanding instructions given by Odysseus.

What is the most likely reason that Odysseus is placed into a deep sleep on the island of Thrinacia?

• A. To permit him to rest before the next part of his journey

• B. To prevent him from being responsible for the actions of his men

• C. To allow him to gather strength for rebuilding the ship

• D. To stop him from debating with his men to save their provisions

Which theme in the excerpt is most closely supported by the images?

• A. Great struggle must occur before rewards are received.

• B. Traveling by night during a dangerous adventure is safest.

• C. Being a leader among men is an exhausting responsibility.

• D. Man is insignificant in a world governed by powerful forces.

Which image in the graphic novel most strongly supports the answer to Question 3?

• A. The sixth image on Page 141 of the monster

• B. The second image on Page 143 of Odysseus sleeping

• C. The second image on Page 145 of the ship at sea

• D. To first image on Page 151 of the men on the ship

Order the italicized details from the excerpt to match to the correct amount of time:

Odysseus clings to the trunk of a tree

Odysseus drifts out at sea

Odysseus sails on a raft

Wind blows and traps Odysseus and his men on an island,

Calypso holds Odysseus against his will

• 7 YEARS

• 30 DAYS

• 17 DAYS

• 9 DAYS

• HOURS

Order the italicized details from the excerpt to match to the correct amount of time:

Odysseus clings to the trunk of a tree

Odysseus drifts out at sea

Odysseus sails on a raft

Wind blows and traps Odysseus and his men on an island,

Calypso holds Odysseus against his will

• 7 HOURS

• 17 DAYS

• HOURS

• 30 DAYS

• 9 DAYS

Order the italicized details from the excerpt to match to the correct amount of time:

Odysseus clings to the trunk of a tree

Odysseus drifts out at sea

Odysseus sails on a raft

Wind blows and traps Odysseus and his men on an island,

Calypso holds Odysseus against his will

• 7 HOURS

• HOURS

• 9 DAYS

• 17 DAYS

• 30 DAYS

Order the italicized details from the excerpt to match to the correct amount of time:

Odysseus clings to the trunk of a tree

Odysseus drifts out at sea

Odysseus sails on a raft

Wind blows and traps Odysseus and his men on an island,

Calypso holds Odysseus against his will

• 7 HOURS

• 9 DAYS

• 30 DAYS

• HOURS

• 17 DAYS

Order the italicized details from the excerpt to match to the correct amount of time:

Odysseus clings to the trunk of a tree

Odysseus drifts out at sea

Odysseus sails on a raft

Wind blows and traps Odysseus and his men on an island,

Calypso holds Odysseus against his will

• 7 HOURS

• 30 DAYS

• 17 DAYS

• 9 DAYS

• HOURS