Odyssey Gillian Cross

How did Penelope decide she would choose her next husband?

• She would choose the suitor who could pull Odysseus´s sward from a large stone in the center of the palace.

• She would choose the suitor who could string Odysseus´s great bow and shoot an arrow through the loops of ten axes.

• She would choose the suitor who was last standing in a great tournament of boxing.

• She would choose the suitor who won a marathon race.

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RL 6.1

What is the word for a long series of adventures which include hardships?

• an odyssey

• an epic

• a harp

• a monolith

What is the main theme of Gillian Cross's adaptation of 'The Odyssey'?

• A) The power of love and loyalty

• B) The importance of intelligence and cunning

• C) The inevitability of fate

• D) The value of physical strength

Which character in Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey' is known for their wisdom and guidance?

• A) Odysseus

• B) Telemachus

• C) Athena

• D) Penelope

In Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey', what is the significance of the Cyclops episode?

• A) It highlights Odysseus's physical strength

• B) It demonstrates the consequences of hubris

• C) It shows the importance of teamwork

• D) It emphasizes the role of divine intervention

What literary device is frequently used in Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey' to enhance the narrative?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Foreshadowing

How does Gillian Cross portray the character of Penelope in 'The Odyssey'?

• A) As a passive and helpless figure

• B) As a cunning and resourceful woman

• C) As a jealous and vengeful wife

• D) As a naive and innocent character

What role does the theme of hospitality play in Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey'?

• A) It is a minor theme with little impact

• B) It is central to the plot and character interactions

• C) It is only relevant in the beginning

• D) It is used to contrast different cultures

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey'?

• A) First-person perspective

• B) Third-person omniscient

• C) Stream of consciousness

• D) Epistolary format

What challenge does Odysseus face when returning home in Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey'?

• A) A sea monster

• B) A rival king

• C) Suitors vying for his wife's hand

• D) A curse from the gods