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WorksheetsLanguage Arts Unit Test Study Guide
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in this excerpt? My men stood up and made a fight of it—
backed on the ships, with lances kept in play,
from bright morning through the blaze of noon
so holding our beach, although so far outnumbered;
but when the sun passed toward unyoking time,
then the Achaeans, one by one, gave way.
bravery and perseverance
exercise and physical fitness
hospitality and friendliness
freedom and democracy
What can be learned about the ancient Greeks from this excerpt? Check all that apply. He saw the townlands and learned the minds of many distant men, and weathered many bitter nights and days in his deep heart at sea, while he fought only to save his life, to bring his shipmates home.
But not by will nor valor could he save them, for their own recklessness destroyed them all— children and fools, they killed and feasted on the cattle of Lord Helios, the Sun, and he who moves all day through heaven took from their eyes the dawn of their return. Of these adventures, Muse, daughter of Zeus, tell us in our time, lift the great song again.
They established the first democratic government.
They contributed to art, science, and philosophy.
They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength.
They believed the gods were active in people’s lives.
They emphasized the importance of physical fitness.
Do the Greeks value home?
True
False
Which excerpts contain examples of epic similes? Select 3 options.
"…its crackling roots blazed and hissed –
as a blacksmith plunges a glowing ax or adze
in an ice-cold bath and the metal screeches steam
and its temper hardens – that's the iron's strength –
so the eye of Cyclops sizzled round that stake."
Or are you wandering rogues, who cast your lives
like dice, and ravage other folk by sea?'
Then he dismembered them and made his meal,
gaping and crunching like a mountain lion—
everything: innards, flesh, and marrow bones.
When the young Dawn with finger tips of rose
lit up the world, the Cyclops built a fire
and milked his handsome ewes, all in due order, putting the sucklings to the mothers.
Nobody, Nobody's tricked me, Nobody's ruined me!'
To this rough shout they made a sage reply:
'Ah well, if nobody has played you foul
there in your lonely bed, we are no use in pain
given by great Zeus. Let it be your father,
Poseidon Lord, to whom you pray.'
So saying they trailed away. And I was filled with laughter to see how like a charm the name deceived them.
In the excerpt, the word “charm” is being compared with
(a)
Then,
his chores being all dispatched, he caught
another brace of men to make his breakfast,
and whisked away his great door slab
to let his sheep go through—but he, behind,
reset the stone as one would cap a quiver.
The use of the epic simile in this excerpt helps readers understand that
the Cyclops has eaten another bunch of Odysseus’s men.
Odysseus and his men are still trapped inside the cave.
the enormous stone is easily and routinely moved by the giant Cyclops.
the Cyclops takes his sheep out to pasture with him in the mornings.
Which MLA citations are properly cited? Check all that apply.
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples.” (Homer 503)
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” Homer (503).
Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (503).
Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).
Biology 101 with Professor Ramirez is the most challenging course I have ever taken. Though every inspiring class session includes exhaustive note taking and time-consuming lab work, I enjoy the material. The entertaining lectures are instructive, and all the students remain engaged throughout the hour.
Which words from the paragraph support the conclusion that Professor Ramirez is a demanding teacher? Check all that apply.
challenging
inspiring class session
exhaustive note taking
time-consuming lab work
engaged
