WorksheetsThe Odyssey Graphic Novel
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Based on your reading of the text, which is the BEST inference about why Odysseus couldn't let the other spirits touch the blood from the sacrifices?
Touching the blood would bring them back to life.
Touching the blood could only work once and must be saved for Tiresias.
Blood is not clean and would make everyone sick.
Without the shedding of blood, there can be no remission of sin.
Select all of the supernatural helpers that Odysseus has in this excerpt.
Circe
Tiresias
lambs
his men
his mother
What does Tiresias do before he speaks with Odysseus?
Drinks the blood
Fights Odysseus
Does not recognize Odysseus
Runs away
According to this text, what lesson did Odysseus need to learn in order to return home safely?
patience
wisdom
humility
self-discipline
Which stage of the journey is best represented by the excerpt from the graphic novel?
Call to Adventure
Crossing the threshold
Return Home
Tests or Trials
Based on your reading of the Epic Poem, does Odysseus choose to learn the lesson offered by Tiresias?
Yes
No
Which episode from The Odyssey is the main focus of the excerpt from The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel?
"The Suitors”
"The Challenge”
"The Lotus-Eaters”
"The Land of the Dead”
In the graphic novel, the author uses a splash as a way to emphasize an important part of the story. Which text does the author adapt and present in the splash?
Tiresias’ advice to Odysseus and prophecy about the cattle of Helios
Odysseus encountering the spirit of his mother in the Land of the Dead
Elpenor’s explanation of how he arrived in the Land of the Dead before Odysseus
What does Odysseus order Telemachus to do when Odysseus gives him a signal?
reveal Odysseus’ identity to Penelope
remove armor and weapons from the hall
leave Ithaca and set sail for Pylos
string Odysseus’ great bow
What happens in the episode involving Odysseus’ dog, Argus?
When Odysseus sees Argus, he weeps openly and loudly.
Odysseus asks Eumaeus to take care of Argus.
When Argus hears Odysseus’ voice after 20 years, he recognizes Odysseus.
Argus no longer recognizes Odysseus even though Odysseus trained him as a puppy.
Which of these character traits does Penelope show?
weakness and longing
stubbornness and fear
cleverness and loyalty
indecision and panic
Which attitude or talent most clearly helps Odysseus win in the bow-and-arrow challenge?
his great skill at archery
his love for Penelope
his loyalty to the gods
his pride in his heritage
In 'The Odyssey Graphic Novel', which character is known for their wisdom and guidance to Odysseus?
Athena
Zeus
Poseidon
Hermes
What is the primary theme depicted in 'The Odyssey Graphic Novel'?
Revenge
Love
Journey and Adventure
Betrayal
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Odyssey Graphic Novel' to enhance the storytelling?
Metaphor
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Irony
