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Odyssey

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Odyssey
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

He saw the townlands

and learned the minds of many distant men,

and weathered many bitter nights and days

in his deep heart at sea, while he fought only

to save his life, to bring his shipmates home.

Which of the following choices best describes Odysseus's character displayed above?

Odysseus really cares about getting himself home.

Odysseus is a good father and an exceptional friend.

Odysseus is a good leader who cares about the well-being of his men.

Odysseus is desperate because he dropped his heart in the sea and tries to get it back.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

At the beginning of the epic, who does the poet directly address?

The poet prays to the muse Calliope.

The poet prays to Zeus.

The poet prays to Athena.

The poet prays to Apollo.

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is the story of Aegisthus, Clytemnestra, and Orestes significant?

Their story is a prequel to the Odyssey.

They are characters who will play pivotal roles later in the plot.

They are characters who symbolize important places in the Odyssey.

They are characters who will serve as foils to Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Odysseus is loved by all of the gods except for whom?

Poseidon hates Odysseus.

Zeus hates Odysseus.

Athena hates Odysseus.

Hermes hates Odysseus.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?

His greatest ally is Zeus.

His greatest ally is Poseidon.

His greatest ally is Hermes.

His greatest ally is Athena.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where is Poseidon in Book 1?

Poseidon is with the Ethiopians.

Poseidon is with the Phaeacians.

Poseidon is on Mount Olympus with the other gods.

Poseidon is with his son Polyphemus.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Whom does Athena disguise herself as before visiting Telemachus?

Athena disguises herself as Odysseus.

Athena disguises herself as Nestor.

Athena disguises herself as Mentes.

Athena disguises herself as Mentor.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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