The Odyssey: The Sirens

PART A: What tone is established in stanza 5?

• cautious

• enticing

• afraid

• ominous

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PART B: Which TWO words or phrases from stanza 5 supports the tone selected in Part A?

• "charms the ear"

• "what e'er beneath the sun"

• "blest is the man"

• "oh stay"

• "achieved at Ilion in the field of fame"

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In the painting, which element of Odysseus's struggle is emphasized?

• The attraction and allure Odysseus feels toward the Sirens.

• Odysseus's strength and valor.

• Odysseus bonded to the mast waiting in agony.

• Odysseus warning to his men about the sirens.

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Each work depicts Odysseus's encounter with the sirens. What is emphasized in the poem that is absent from the painting?

• The description of the alluring nature of the sirens, as well as Ulysses' fear that he will succumb to temptation.

• Odysseus struggled against the mast of the ship as he passes the sirens.

• Only focuses on one scene where Odysseus is forced to listen to the sirens.

• Odysseus fighting the sirens to save his men from their allure.

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Greek culture is known for its wisdom, temperance, justice and courage. How is the aspect of courage emphasized in the excerpt from The Odyssey: The Sirens?

• Odysseus's decision to listen to the sirens illustrates his curiosity about the sirens.

• Odysseus allows the men to tie him to the mast shows that he is fearless.

• The men's decision to disobey Odysseus and listen to the sirens highlight their strength.

• Odysseus's inability to resist the sirens calls depicts his true nature.

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Read this excerpt from the text?

“‘In flowery meads2 the sportive3 Sirens play,

Touch the soft lyre4, and tine5 the vocal lay;

Me, me alone, with fetters6 firmly bound,

The gods allow to hear the dangerous sound.

Hear and obey; if freedom I demand,

[10] Be every fetter strain’d, be added band to band.’

What does this excerpt reveal about Odysseus?

• Odysseus believes he is far more superior than his men.

• Odysseus's motivation is to join the sirens in a quest for knowledge.

• Odysseus displays great strength and sacrifice.

• Odysseus wants to punish his men for being disobedient.

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Which quote from the text reveals the narrators perspective about the sirens posing a threat?

• "Me, me alone, with fetters6 firmly bound" [line 8]

• "Be every fetter strain’d, be added band to band’" [line 10]

• "Attend while I what Heaven foredoom1 disclose" [line 2]

• "To live or perish! to be safe, be wise!" [line 4]

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