The Odyssey Vocabulary

Quiz
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
+11
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
an extended journey or quest
Odyssey
Adventure
Monomyth
Trek
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'Odyssey' in the context of literature?
A long journey full of adventures
A short story
A poem
A play
Tags
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
1 min • 1 pt
Which word best describes a 'siren' in 'The Odyssey'?
A mythical creature that lures sailors
A loud noise
A type of ship
A sea storm
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'The Odyssey', what does the word 'mentor' refer to?
A wise and trusted advisor
A type of ship
A mythical creature
A journey
Tags
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
1 min • 1 pt
What does the term 'epic' mean in the context of 'The Odyssey'?
A long narrative poem
A short story
A drama
A novel
Tags
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
1 min • 1 pt
Which word from 'The Odyssey' means 'a long and adventurous journey'?
Odyssey
Adventure
Quest
Voyage
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
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'hubris' as used in 'The Odyssey'?
Excessive pride or self-confidence
A type of ship
A mythical creature
A journey
Tags
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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