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WorksheetsThe Odyssey Anticipation
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
How does the narrator’s description of the Polyphemus’ chores help build tension? RL.9.5
He uses repetition of the Cyclops normal actions creates anticipation for what he’ll do next.
He uses comparison of the chores reveal how Cyclops live during this time period.
He uses imagery provides readers with gruesome details to further the sadistic actions.
He uses contrast between the normalcy of doing chores and brutal killings to create tension.
Which section from the story best supports the answer to Part A? RL.9.1
“And as soon as he’d briskly finished all his chores he snatched up two more men and fixed his meal” (pg. 221 ll. 348-349)
“Cyclops never blink at Zeus and Zeus’s shield” (pg. 220 ll.309)
“Their brains gushed out all over, soaked the floor” (pg.220 ll.327)
“As a hunter flips the lid of his quiver shut” (pg 221 ll. 352)
How does Odysseus’ Greek culture get him into trouble with the cyclop Polyphemus?
Cyclops hate the gods.
Cyclops are cannibals.
Greeks are trusting.
Greek legendary hospitality.
How does Odysseus describe his crew’s actions when they open the bag of winds? RL9.3
He curses them and their families so that they will never return home.
He treats the crew as if they opened the bag to purposefully not return home.
He reacts like a concerned leader to help the crew members grow intellectually.
He encourages the crew members to make the right decision for the crew.
Who is the author of The Odyssey?
Percy Jackson
Odysseus
Homer
Achilles
Who is the narrator of books 9-11?
Telemachus
Hector
Polyphemus
Odysseus
What is Odysseus’ homeland called?
Ithaca
Aeolian
Troy
Greece
What is the narrator’s purpose for repeating the personification of “Dawn” throughout his story? RL9.5
It establishes a joyful tone in Odysseus’ tales about his adventures.
It highlights that the gods are in control of everything including the day.
It highlights that monsters do not like going out in the sunlight.
It establishes the setting by signalling that time is passing from day to day.
What is the narrator’s purpose for repeatedly describing the imagery of “turning the waters white” throughout his story? RL.9.5
It emphasizes how fast the crew members were rowing the boat.
It provides information about how ancient Greeks travelled.
It exaggerates how rough the waters were while the men rowed.
It highlights how strong the crew members were to row a boat.
Which statement best describes how the author, Homer, develops Odysseus’ point of view? RL.9.6
The author has the narrator explain his trials by the gods from the second point of view.
The author has the narrator retell his story from first person point of view.
The author has the narrator informs his audience from a third person point of view.
The author has the narrator argues that it was all the gods fault through first person point of view.
How does the author characterize Odysseus through his actions during his encounter with the Lotus Eaters?
Shows he is a good leader by sending more of his men to find the original 3.
Shows he is a good leader by sending his men to explore the island.
Shows he is a good leader by luring his men back to the ship with lotus flowers.
Finding his men and physically dragging them back to the ships.
What character flaw does Odysseus's stop at the Isle of Aoelia highlight?
It is dangerous to ask for help.
Pride will often bring failure.
People should trust others.
Sacrifices often have to be made.
Odysseus angers the god of the sea who is named...
Percy Jackson
Peter Parker
Poseidon
Persephone
a long poem that tells about the adventures of a hero
homeric simile
epic
invocation
muse
He was the blind teller of tales who first recorded The Iliad and The Odyssey
Circe
Homer
Telemachus
the Muse
She had twelve tentacles and six heads that stole men from their ships as they sailed by.
Cyclops
Calypso
Scylla
Penelope
What is the primary theme of 'The Odyssey'?
A) The struggle for power
B) The journey home
C) The importance of wealth
D) The pursuit of knowledge
Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Odyssey' to enhance the narrative?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Foreshadowing
D) Flashback
How does Homer characterize Odysseus in 'The Odyssey'?
A) As a cowardly leader
B) As a wise and cunning hero
C) As a ruthless warrior
D) As a naive adventurer
What role do the gods play in 'The Odyssey'?
A) They are indifferent to human affairs
B) They actively intervene in human lives
C) They are only symbolic figures
D) They are portrayed as villains
Which character trait of Odysseus is most highlighted in his encounter with the Cyclops?
A) His bravery
B) His intelligence
C) His kindness
D) His humility
What is the significance of the Lotus Eaters episode in 'The Odyssey'?
A) It shows the dangers of temptation
B) It highlights the importance of loyalty
C) It emphasizes the power of love
D) It illustrates the value of friendship
How does the structure of 'The Odyssey' contribute to its storytelling?
A) It uses a linear narrative
B) It employs a non-linear narrative
C) It follows a strict chronological order
D) It lacks any narrative structure
What is the effect of the repeated imagery of the sea in 'The Odyssey'?
A) It symbolizes freedom
B) It represents danger and unpredictability
C) It highlights the beauty of nature
D) It signifies peace and tranquility
In 'The Odyssey', what is the purpose of Odysseus' journey?
A) To conquer new lands
B) To find treasure
C) To return home to Ithaca
D) To seek revenge
