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The Odyssey

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

9th Grade

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The Odyssey
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an epic simile?

A brief comparison in the form of a simile that is one line in length.

A metaphor that is used to describe an epic poem.

A type of simile that is only used in ancient literature.

A detailed comparison in the form of a simile that is many lines in length.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What epic tale involves a journey home after the Trojan War?

The Iliad

The Odyssey

The Aeneid

Metamorphoses

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the Cyclops that Odysseus encounters in Book 9 of The Odyssey?

Zeus

Achilles

Polyphemus

Hector

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Odysseus manage to escape from the cave of the Cyclops?

By digging a tunnel

By hiding under the bellies of sheep

By overpowering the Cyclops

By setting a fire

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What clever trick does Odysseus use to prevent Polyphemus from identifying him?

He disguises himself as a Cyclops

He tells Polyphemus his name is "Nobody"

He remains completely silent

He uses a magic spell

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Odysseus use to blind Polyphemus?

A burning torch

A poisoned arrow

A sharp wooden stake

A large rock

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who does Polyphemus pray to for revenge after being blinded?

Zeus

Athena

Poseidon

Hermes

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