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English 9 Honors Final Exam Semester 1 2025 (Drake)

Total questions: 106

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In The Odyssey, Odysseus enters his home disguised as a beggar in order to _____________.

a)

Find out who is still loyal

b)

Count the number of suitors

c)

Amuse the suitors

d)

See if anyone still recognizes him

2.

In The Odyssey, by informing the Cyclops of his true name and the fact that he and his men have escaped, Odysseus______________.

a)

Pleases his men

b)

Impresses his men

c)

Demonstrates hubris

d)

Shortens his journey home

3.
A(n) ____________________ is an indirect reference to some piece of knowledge not actually mentioned but that the author presumes the reader will know. For example, an author who writes, “She was another Helen,” is making a(n) ________________ to the proverbial beauty of Helen of Troy.
a)
idiom
b)
allusion
c)
illusion
d)
irony
4.
A(n) ____________________ is a phrase whose meaning cannot be understood through literal dictionary translation. For example, "It's raining cats and dogs."
a)
idiom
b)
allusion
c)
illusion
d)
irony
5.

____________________ is when there is incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result.

a)

idiom

b)

allusion

c)

illusion

d)

irony

6.

In The Odyssey, even though they were warned not to, Odysseus's men still end up slaughtering and eating some of Helios's cows. They do this because __________.

a)

They never listen to Odysseus and disobey him every chance they get.

b)

They believe Helios is just a myth so he cannot really hurt them.

c)

They run out of food on their ship and are starving.

d)

They are told by Eurylochus that Helios gave them special permission to do so.

7.

In The Odyssey, Penelope tests Odysseus by checking to see if he recognizes ________________, which/who is _______________.

a)

Her wedding dress.....what she is wearing when they are reunited.

b)

Argos.....his old dog.

c)

Her story about their bed.....built around an olive tree

d)

Telemakhos.....their son

e)

none of these options

8.

Major themes of The Odyssey include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

loyalty

b)

perseverance

c)

vengeance

d)

appearance v. reality

e)

love at first sight

9.

In The Odyssey, "When Dawn spread out her fingertips of rose" is Homer's way of saying_______________.

a)

Sunrise

b)

Sunset

c)

When she gave away her petals.

d)

Her hands smell like flowers.

10.

A(n) __________________ is when an artist asks the gods for inspiration and help.

a)

invocation

b)

idiom

c)

illusion

d)

allusion

e)

irony

11.
In The Odyssey, what do the suitors do in Ithaca while Odysseus is away?
a)
respect the patience of Penelope
b)
steal Odysseus's resources
c)
teach Telemakhos how to fight
d)
all of the above
e)
none of the above
12.

In The Odyssey, which character's story serves as a cautionary tale that guides Odysseus's actions when he returns to Ithaca?

a)

Telemakhos

b)

Agamemnon

c)

Antinoos

d)

Hercules

13.
In The Odyssey, who or what is Odysseus's nemesis?
a)
Kirke
b)
Poseidon
c)
Polyphemos
d)
Athena
14.

In The Odyssey, what feat must the suitors complete in order to win Penelope?

a)

They must defeat the newly arrived beggar in physical combat

b)

They must battle one another, and the last man standing wins

c)

They must string Odysseus's bow and shoot an arrow through 12 axeheads

d)

They must use Odysseus's sword to defeat Telemakhos

15.
The Odyssey is a/an:
a)
epic poem
b)
invocation
c)
Homeric simile
d)
epithet
16.
A term that refers to a story that opens in the middle of the action is:
a)
deus ex machina
b)
in medias res
c)
iambic pentameter
d)
hubris
17.
In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of:
a)
wisdom
b)
strategy
c)
defensive war
d)
all of the above
18.
What is the most accurate definition of a Homeric simile?
a)
A comparison between two things using like or as
b)
A comparison between two things over many lines that does not use like or as
c)
A comparison between two things over many lines using like or as
d)
A comparison between two things without the use of like or as
19.

Whom does Homer call upon at the beginning of The Odyssey to tell the story?

a)

Hermes

b)

The Muses

c)

The Saytrs

d)

Persephone

20.
In The Odyssey, twelve of the maids were hanged because of their ____________.
a)
lack of belief
b)
betrayal of Poseidon
c)
inability to fight back
d)
disloyalty to Odysseus and his family
e)
appearance
21.

In The Odyssey, what must Odysseus do to have his crew turned back into men after Circe turns them into pigs?

a)

He must sacrifice all of his livestock to Poseidon.

b)

He must take Circe to bed.

c)

He must return to Polyphemos's home and make amends.

d)

He must travel to Olympus and offer Poseidon gifts.

e)

He must bury an oar where no man has seen the sea.

22.
In Greek mythology, what function(s) does Hermes serve?
a)
messenger of Zeus
b)
patron of thieves
c)
patron of travellers
d)
god of language
e)
all of the above
23.
In The Odyssey, what happens to Odysseus's mother?
a)
She is killed by a suitor
b)
She is very sick, and she dies from a bodily illness
c)
In her grief for Odysseus, she takes her own life
d)
She dies of old age
24.
Of the following characters in The Odyssey, who does NOT fall into the archetype of "The Temptress"?
a)
Scylla
b)
Circe
c)
Calypso
d)
All of the above choices fall into the archetype of "The Temptress"
25.

Sophocles' Oedipus can best be categorized as what genre?

a)

Comedy of Errors

b)

Greek Tragedy

c)

Epic Poem

d)

Drama

26.

Which best describes the significance of Oedipus' name?

a)

It means "swollen foot," which ironically reveals his true heritage.

b)

It describes his bravery in combat.

c)

It is a symbol of his metis, revealed by solving the riddle of the Sphinx.

d)

It foreshadows his attempts to escape his fate.

27.

What is the term for a tragic hero's fatal flaw that results in their undoing?

a)

Catharsis

b)

Catastrophe

c)

Hamartia

d)

In Media Res

e)

Hubris

28.
What is the term for the rush of emotion the audience experiences when watching a play?
a)
Catharsis
b)
Catastrophe
c)
Hamartia
d)
In Media Res
e)
Hubris
29.
Which term refers to excessive pride that causes the downfall of a hero?
a)
Catharsis
b)
Catastrophe
c)
Hamartia
d)
In Media Res
e)
Hubris
30.
What is ironic about Tiresias' character?
a)
He is Oedipus' real father
b)
He knows of Creon's secret plot to overthrow Oedipus, but refuses to tell
c)
He is blind, but he is also the only character able to "see" the truth of Oedipus' fate
d)
He witnessed the death of King Laius, but is unwilling to reveal his knowledge to Oedipus
31.

Which of the following is not a significant quality of Oedipus' act of self-mutilation?

a)

It is an ironic reversal of his name: "I have seen/I have known."

b)

It keeps him from having to look at his children, the result of his relations with his mother.

c)

He uses Jocasta's pins to commit the act, symbolizing how their relations brought their mutual ruin.

d)

Tiresias prophesied that Oedipus would soon be blind like he was.

32.
Cinderella, Ariel, and Snow White all embody the archetype of the _____________________.
a)
damsel in distress
b)
initiate
c)
hero
d)
temptress
e)
helper, mentor
33.
The character Odysseus best embodies the ___________ archetype.
a)
initiate
b)
hero
c)
temptress
d)
helper, mentor
34.
Dumbledore and Yoda are examples of the ______________ archetype.
a)
damsel in distress
b)
initiate
c)
hero
d)
temptress
e)
helper, mentor
35.
Which archetypal setting tends to symbolize danger and the unknown?
a)
River
b)
Forest/ Woods
c)
Ocean
36.
Which color tends to represent purity?
a)
Yellow
b)
Pink
c)
White
d)
Gold
e)
Red
37.
Which color tends to represent passion or blood?
a)
Yellow
b)
Pink
c)
White
d)
Gold
e)
Red
38.

Which would be a proper thesis statement for a persuasive essay arguing that slang is acceptable?

a)

Slang is cool, yo.

b)

Everyone uses slang, so it should be accepted.

c)

Great writers like Shakespeare, Mark Twain, and Anthony Burgess used slang in their writing, so it should be accepted.

d)

I use slang often and people understand me; therefore, I believe that slang should be acceptable.

39.

Use the thesis statement below and select the proper topic sentence for the first body paragraph. Thesis statement: Schools should not have uniforms because they inhibit student expression, add extra costs for parents, and are very difficult to regulate.

a)

School uniforms are unnecessary and should not be used.

b)

School uniforms should be enforced because I want to look nice and express myself. School uniforms do not let me do that.

c)

No one likes school uniforms, so why would people try to enforce them?

d)

Schools should not have uniforms because they stop students from being able to express themselves.

40.
Which sentence would make the most persuasive opening for a speech arguing for more nutritious school lunches?
a)
Many students dislike the current lunch program and feel it should be changed.
b)
Evidence from a number of expert sources suggests that schools should design more nutritious lunch menus.
c)
Spaghetti is my favorite school lunch, and I have read that it is nutritious.
d)
Even though fruits and vegetables are not very popular menu choices, they are good sources of vitamins.
41.

Which statement best supports this thesis statement for a cause-and-effect essay? Thesis Statement: Because more people are turning to online movies and DVD rentals by mail, video stores are failing.

a)

High-definition DVDs offer enhanced viewing options.

b)

Many people now prefer to watch online movies for the convenience.

c)

Movies continue to play a large role in the entertainment industry.

d)

Movies provide enjoyment for viewers.

42.
Which statement DOES NOT support or logically extend this main idea: "Tornadoes can be dangerous, even deadly, storms."?
a)
Tornadoes sometimes strike suddenly, without warning.
b)
A tornado's twisting winds can rotate at more than 300 miles per hour.
c)
If a tornado warning is issued, find a safe area, such as a basement.
d)
The word tornado comes from a Spanish word meaning "to turn."
43.

Which of the following choices is the correct definition of the term 'idiom'?

a)

A person who is not very intelligent

b)

To compare two things using like or as

c)

A phrase whose meaning cannot be determined through the meaning of the individual words

d)

The dictionary definition of a word

44.

Choose the best interpretation of the following idiom from “Cranes” by Hwang Sun-won: "The old man must have passed away, for among the few village elders Song-sam had met, the old man was not to be found."

a)

The old man moved away

b)

The old man died

c)

The old man passed through the Earth

d)

Song-Sam didn’t look hard enough

45.

Which sentence needs revision to correct an error in subject-verb agreement?

a)

Both friends live on the same block.

b)

The boys was tired by the end of the movie.

c)

Either the dog or the cat sleeps in my room every night.

d)

Some bicyclists have entered the college race.

46.

Which sentence needs revision to correct an error in verb tense?

a)

Montresor goes to the catacombs last week.

b)

Della and Jim bought presents for each other for Christmas.

c)

Rainsford swam to the island to get to safety.

d)

Odysseus kills all the suitors and then reclaims his kingdom.

47.

How many proper nouns does this sentence contain? Juana, who lives in Orlando, plans to attend Flagler College this autumn.

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

5

48.
The Penelopiad is a ____________ type of story: one that retells a classic tale, but from a different angle.
a)
Epic Poem
b)
Postmodern
c)
Historical
d)
Fictional
49.
Penelope is not excited about the prospect of marriage because she knows ___________. (Choose the BEST answer.)
a)
That Helen will ruin her wedding
b)
That Odysseus is short
c)
That her suitors only want her wealth
d)
That her life will be horrible when she leaves Sparta
50.
Penelope's mother was which mythological creature?
a)
Naiad (sea nymph)
b)
Gorgon
c)
Siren
d)
Fawn
51.
How does Odysseus win Penelope's hand in marriage?
a)
By being the fastest runner
b)
By drugging the wine of the other suitors
c)
By making a secret pact with Penelope's father
d)
By calling upon Athena for help
52.
When Penelope's father begged for her to stay in Sparta, the characters in the story believe that she covered her face to maintain modesty. As readers, we know that she actually covered her face to hide her laughter. This is an example of which literary device?
a)
Juxtaposition
b)
Dramatic Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
d)
Imagery
53.
The Maid's Interludes about longing for a royal life directly following Penelope's chapters complaining about her life as a queen is an example of what literary device?
a)
Dramatic Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Juxtaposition
d)
Imagery
54.
Which motif is the MOST prominent in The Penelopiad?
a)
Water
b)
Wind
c)
Illness
d)
Isolation
55.
Which of the following is juxtaposed with the Suitor's vile behavior and disrespect toward Penelope?
a)
Odysseus' kindness
b)
Helen's Beauty
c)
Penelope's Compliance
d)
Telemachus' Courage
56.
What is the symbolism behind the water motif?
a)
It represents the betrayal of Penelope and the maids
b)
It symbolizes the future destruction of the patriarchy in the Western world.
c)
It symbolizes the expectation of women to be easy-going, agreeable, and malleable.
d)
It represents strength of women in difficult circumstances
57.
What is the significance of Penelope weeping over the 12 geese in her dream?
a)
It showed that the geese represented the suitors
b)
It showed that the geese represented someone she cared about
c)
It proved that the maids deserved to die
d)
It showed that she would be the one to conquer the suitors
58.
Comparing the maids to birds like doves may suggest that they are ______
a)
Prideful
b)
Beautiful
c)
Guilty
d)
Innocent
59.

Refers to what is heard

a)

audi

b)

auto

c)

ast or aster

d)

bene

e)

bio

60.

Refers to self

a)

audi

b)

auto

c)

ast or aster

d)

bene

e)

bio

61.

Has to do with stars

a)

audi

b)

auto

c)

ast or aster

d)

bene

e)

bio

62.

Means good

a)

audi

b)

auto

c)

ast or aster

d)

bene

e)

bio

63.

Has to do with life

a)

audi

b)

auto

c)

ast or aster

d)

bene

e)

bio

64.

Has to do with time

a)

chrono

b)

dict

c)

duc

d)

gen

e)

geo

65.

Has to do with what is said

a)

chrono

b)

dict

c)

duc

d)

gen

e)

geo

66.

to lead or to make

a)

chrono

b)

dict

c)

duc

d)

gen

e)

geo

67.

to give birth

a)

chrono

b)

dict

c)

duc

d)

gen

e)

geo

68.

has to do with earth

a)

chrono

b)

dict

c)

duc

d)

gen

e)

geo

69.

Refers to writing

a)

graph

b)

jur or jus

c)

log or logue

d)

luc

e)

manu

70.

Refers to law

a)

graph

b)

jur or jus

c)

log or logue

d)

luc

e)

manu

71.

Refers to thought

a)

graph

b)

jur or jus

c)

log or logue

d)

luc

e)

manu

72.

Refers to light

a)

graph

b)

jur or jus

c)

log or logue

d)

luc

e)

manu

73.

Refers to hands

a)

graph

b)

jur or jus

c)

log or logue

d)

luc

e)

manu

74.

Refers to order

a)

mand or mend

b)

mis or mit

c)

omni

d)

path

e)

phil

75.

Means to send

a)

mand or mend

b)

mis or mit

c)

omni

d)

path

e)

phil

76.

Means all

a)

mand or mend

b)

mis or mit

c)

omni

d)

path

e)

phil

77.

Means to feel

a)

mand or mend

b)

mis or mit

c)

omni

d)

path

e)

phil

78.

Means to love

a)

mand or mend

b)

mis or mit

c)

omni

d)

path

e)

phil

79.

Has to do with sound

a)

phon

b)

photo

c)

port

d)

qui or quit

e)

scrib or script

80.

Has to do with light

a)

phon

b)

photo

c)

port

d)

qui or quit

e)

scrib or script

81.

to carry

a)

phon

b)

photo

c)

port

d)

qui or quit

e)

scrib or script

82.

rest, quiet

a)

phon

b)

photo

c)

port

d)

qui or quit

e)

scrib or script

83.

write

a)

phon

b)

photo

c)

port

d)

qui or quit

e)

scrib or script

84.

to feel

a)

sens or sent

b)

tele

c)

terr

d)

vac

e)

vid or vis

85.

far off

a)

sens or sent

b)

tele

c)

terr

d)

vac

e)

vid or vis

86.

earth

a)

sens or sent

b)

tele

c)

terr

d)

vac

e)

vid or vis

87.

empty

a)

sens or sent

b)

tele

c)

terr

d)

vac

e)

vid or vis

88.

to see

a)

sens or sent

b)

tele

c)

terr

d)

vac

e)

vid or vis

89.

The upper right hand corner should contain your

a)

page numbers.

b)

last name.

c)

first name and page numbers.

d)

last name and page numbers.

e)

first name.

90.

Which heading is correct?

a)

Jim Jones

Slaughter

English II

4/16/2020

b)

Shawn Jones

Slaughter

English II

16 April 2020

c)

neither

91.

What spacing should you have with MLA formatting?

a)

Double (2.0)

b)

Single (1.0)

c)

Multiple (2.5)

d)

Triple (3.0)

92.

Where is the title positioned?

a)

center

b)

far left

c)

far right

d)

indented right

93.

What is the first paragraph of a paper or essay supposed to be?

a)

conclusion

b)

body 1

c)

thesis

d)

introduction

94.

What is the most important part of the introduction paragraph?

a)

the hook

b)

the conclusion

c)

the thesis

d)

the transition

95.

Where should the thesis be located?

a)

in the hook--the first sentence of the intro

b)

in the last sentence of the intro paragraph

c)

in the first sentence of the first body paragraph

d)

right under the title before the intro paragraph

96.

Which title is written correctly?

a)

Foreshadowing in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

b)

Foreshadowing in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

c)

Foreshadowing in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

d)

Foreshadowing in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

97.

What is the correct order of paragraphs in an essay or a paper?

a)

intro, bodies, conclusion

b)

intro, conclusion, bodies

c)

conclusion, bodies, intro

d)

bodies, intro, conclusion

98.

What does a MLA in-text citation include in parentheses when the source is quoted directly and the author's name is not given?

a)

Author and publication year: (Doe, 2007)

b)

Author, publication year, and page number (preceded by p.): (Doe, 2007, p. 25)

c)

Author and page number separated by a comma: (Doe, 25)

d)

Author and page number without intervening punctuation (Doe 25)

99.

Which of the following is cited correctly in MLA style?

a)

Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (1996, p. 271).

b)

Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (271).

c)

Aers and Stanley (1996) stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (p. 271).

d)

Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" (271) of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion.

100.

Works Cited Page used to be known as a Bibliography

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Which type of font should be used in MLA formatted papers?

a)

Times New Roman

b)

Wingdings

c)

Comic Sans

d)

Papyrus

102.

Choose the answer with correct MLA format.

a)

“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,

...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas!” (Austen, 126).

b)

“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,

...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas (Austen 126)!"

c)

“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,

...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas! (Austen 126)".

d)

“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,

...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas!” (Austen 126).

103.

What is the standard font size in MLA format?

a)

10 pt.

b)

11 pt.

c)

12 pt.

d)

14 pt.

104.
Which of the following should my title be? 
a)
Bolded 
b)
Centered 
c)
Underlined 
d)
all of the above are correct
105.

Which is the correct format for entering the date in your heading?

a)

December 1 2020

b)

1 December, 2020

c)

1 December 2020

d)

2020 December 1

106.

What goes in the header at the top right of each page?

a)

Your full name and the date

b)

Your first name and the page number

c)

Your last name and the page number

d)

Your last name and the date

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