from The Odyssey, Part 1-Comprehension and Vocabulary
Authored by Laura Ketchersid
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Odysseus's decision to reveal his real name to the Cyclops suggest about his internal conflict as a leader?
He prioritizes the safety of his crew over his personal reputation.
He seeks validation and glory even at the risk of others, reflecting hubris.
He wishes to show mercy and establish peace with Polyphemus.
He is motivated by guilt and wants to confess his identity.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which passage best exemplifies the epic convention of invoking a muse, and what purpose does it serve in the narrative structure of the epic?
“Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story...” – to signal divine inspiration and credibility of the tale
“Nobody—that’s my name. Nobody—so my mother and father call me, all my friends.” – to show Odysseus’s cunning
“Out of the cave the mammoth Polyphemus roared in answer...” – to establish suspense
“We cried aloud, lifting our hands to Zeus...” – to convey the gods’ indifference
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CCSS.RL.8.4
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
In the context of the Hero’s Journey archetype, Odysseus’s time on Calypso’s island represents which stage and why?
The Call to Adventure – he is invited to leave his ordinary world
The Supreme Ordeal – he confronts his greatest fear
The Refusal of the Return – he is tempted to abandon his journey
The Resurrection – he is transformed through suffering
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the use of flashback in Book 9 deepen the reader’s understanding of Odysseus as both a narrator and a character?
It allows the audience to pity him by highlighting his failures.
It shifts focus to minor characters to emphasize communal storytelling.
It reveals his tendency to reshape events, showing both pride and reflection.
It creates confusion about the order of events, mirroring Odysseus’s disorientation.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best reflects the meaning of “plundered” as used in Odysseus’s recounting of his travels?
“We explored the coast and plundered the village for food and treasure.”
“We plundered our thoughts, unsure of where to go next.”
“They plundered ahead through the thick forest, eager to escape.”
“He plundered the deck, searching for the source of the noise.”
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which motivation most accurately captures Odysseus’s desire to avenge his fallen men?
He seeks revenge to honor personal pride.
He acts out of loyalty and a cultural code of justice.
He wants to satisfy the gods’ demands for bloodshed.
He is pressured by Telemachus and Penelope.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which use of “ventured” best conveys the courage and risk associated with Odysseus’s leadership?
He ventured a guess and hoped it was correct.
He ventured toward the Cyclops’s cave despite his men’s fears.
He ventured into a conversation with the goddess.
He ventured across the field on his way to harvest crops.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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