Odysseus and the Sirens Quiz

Odysseus and the Sirens Quiz

10th Grade

10 Qs

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Odysseus and the Sirens Quiz

Odysseus and the Sirens Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
RL.9-10.10, RL.9-10.9, RL.11-12.9

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Dawn, and how is she described at the beginning of this excerpt?

A goddess with rosy fingers who sets the moon.

The morning personified, mounting her golden throne.

A powerful deity guiding Odysseus to safety.

A servant of Helios who commands the winds.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What instructions does Circe give Odysseus regarding the Sirens?

To attack the Sirens with weapons.

To let his crew listen to their song.

To avoid the Sirens entirely.

To tie himself to the mast and block his crew’s ears with wax.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precautions does Odysseus take to prepare his crew for encountering the Sirens?

He ties them to the mast and sails the ship alone.

He lays thick wax on their ears and instructs them to tie him to the mast.

He gives them swords to fight the Sirens.

He avoids passing by the Sirens’ island.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Odysseus have himself tied to the mast of the ship? What does this reveal about his leadership?

He wants to lead by example, showing his fearlessness.

He wants to hear the Sirens’ song without endangering his crew.

He believes it will make the gods favor him.

He is afraid of being overpowered by the Sirens.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the beeswax, and how is it used?

To create a sealant for the ship's mast.

To block the crew’s ears, so they are not lured by the Sirens’ song.

To fashion a makeshift weapon against the Sirens.

To distract the Sirens with its scent.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the Sirens’ song. What techniques do they use to lure sailors to their doom?

They use terrifying shouts to frighten sailors into submission.

They sing sweet, alluring melodies and appeal to sailors’ pride and past experiences.

They promise sailors eternal life if they surrender.

They disguise their voices as the sailors’ loved ones.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the crew respond to Odysseus’ pleas to be untied when he hears the Sirens’ song?

They untie him and listen to the song with him.

They row harder and ignore him completely.

They tie him even tighter to the mast.

They use the beeswax to block his voice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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