Laestrygonia to Cattle of Helios
Authored by Matthew Garrett
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason Odysseus' crew opens the bag of winds given by Aeolus?
They are curious about its contents.
They believe it contains treasure.
They are suspicious of Odysseus' intentions.
They want to use the winds to speed up their journey.
They are instructed by Aeolus to do so.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the Laestrygonians pose a threat to Odysseus and his men?
They are skilled warriors.
They are powerful sorcerers.
They are giant cannibals.
They are cunning thieves.
They are fierce sea monsters.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Odysseus overcome Circe?
Hermes warns him.
He consumes an antidote to her potion
He threatens to cut her throat.
He romances her.
All of these.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What transformation does Circe perform on Odysseus' men?
Turns them into pigs.
Turns them into stone.
Turns them into birds.
Turns them into wolves.
Turns them into fish.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Odysseus visit the Land of the Dead?
To seek advice from the prophet Tiresias.
To rescue a lost crew member.
To confront his past enemies.
To find a way to defeat the gods.
To retrieve a magical artifact.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
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
What does Tiresias warn Odysseus about during his visit to the Land of the Dead?
The dangers of the Sirens.
The wrath of Poseidon.
The temptation of the cattle of the Sun God.
The betrayal of his crew.
The loss of his kingdom.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary danger posed by the Sirens?
They lure sailors to their deaths with their enchanting music.
They attack ships with powerful storms.
They steal supplies from passing ships.
They transform sailors into stone.
They summon sea monsters to attack.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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