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WorksheetsOdyssey Book 10 Excerpt: Circe
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
R.1.1 This section of the text MAINLY deals with Odysseus and his men meeting which character(s)?
Circe
Laestragonians
Eurylochus
Polites
R.1.1 How do Circe's choices as a character affect the mood of the reader?
Her beauty impresses the reader
Her singing sweetly relaxes the reader
Her hospitality makes the reader uneasy
Her turning innocent men into pigs horrify the reader
R.1.2 What classical period theme is explored in this excerpt?
hubris
hospitality
hyperbole
hippopotamus
R.1.2 What is Homer telling us about hospitality with this story?
When you are offered a meal, don't be a pig
If you're a bad guest then you need to make it up to your host.
If you're a bad host then you owe a debt to your guests.
bacon, bacon, bacon, bacon, bacon, bacon pancake.
R.1.2 Which piece of evidence best supports the theme?
Eurylochus tells Odysseus that the men are captured.
Hermes calls Odysseus names before helping him.
Odysseus does as Hermes told him
CIrce begs for Odysseus' mercy.
R.1.3 What is Eurylochus' main job as a character?
To be a foil to Odysseus
To act as an ally to Odysseus
To be the antagonist
To be a mentor to Odysseus.
R.1.4 Which of these is an example of deus ex machina?
Polites calls out to Circe
Circe opens her gates
Hermes provides moly.
Eurylochus runs away.
R.3.2 Which of these best summarizes Hermes' speech to Odysseus?
Noble countryman, Stay here. I will conquer the witch.
You jerk! Don't rush in. Take some antidote with you.
Learned steed. Enjoy the golden apples of Idun. Your future is bright.
How much money does Jaden have? Jaden's broke.
R.3.1 Which of these exemplifies irony in Hermes' address?
Appears as a child, talks like an elder.
Calls Odysseus a fool then gives him good advice.
Freeing his men alone will get Odysseus captured
All of these
R.3.4 What is a good measure of the effectiveness of Hermes' appeal?
Hermes appears to know Circe well, so he knows how to handle her.
Odysseus does exactly what Hermes says.
For the audience, it's funny because it is true.
All of these.
