Practice: The Odyssey (Part 2)

What would someone say if they reacted with incredulity to an idea?

• Great idea!

• No way!

• Sounds good.

Which example shows someone being deceived?

• A girl missed her package delivery.

• A boy lied about his experience to get a job.

• A student forgot to study for a test.

What does the word guise mean in this sentence? “Ethan knocked on the door in the guise of a delivery man.”

• A strong wind

• A disguise or appearance

• A large creature

Who is most likely to dissemble, or hide the truth?

• A librarian

• A bank robber

• A teacher

Which of these situations is the most bemusing?

• You hear a knock, open the door, and no one is there.

• You go shopping every weekend.

• You study and get a good grade.

What does the Latin root -sim- mean?

• Sit

• Seem

• Sound

What does semblance mean in this sentence? “She tried to bring some semblance of order to the class.”

• Confusion

• Appearance or form

• A memory

Why does Penelope test Odysseus at the end of The Odyssey, Part 2?

• To see if he is still strong

• To know if he is really her husband

• To learn about the Trojan War

In The Odyssey, Part 2, why does Telemachus think Odysseus might fail against the suitors?

• Odysseus is too old

• There are too many suitors

• He forgot how to fight

What does the simile in the passage compare Odysseus to? “…like a musician…he strung the bow.”

• A musician

• A warrior

• A hunter